Tortellini Salad

I don’t know why I have never thought to make a tortellini salad before!  I love tortellini, but have always thought of it as a hot dish not a cold salad.  Well, I think that I am now hooked!  I have tried a couple of different versions, and I loved both of them!  This pasta is perfect for a salad with the cheese already in it.  You can use the frozen or the dried, whichever you prefer, I have tried both and like them both about the same.

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Tortellini Salad
Serves 5
The ultimate, creamy melt in your mouth, summer salad!
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Prep Time
25 min
Prep Time
25 min
464 calories
43 g
28 g
27 g
14 g
7 g
177 g
632 g
3 g
0 g
18 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
177g
Servings
5
Amount Per Serving
Calories 464
Calories from Fat 237
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g
42%
Saturated Fat 7g
33%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 28mg
9%
Sodium 632mg
26%
Total Carbohydrates 43g
14%
Dietary Fiber 6g
23%
Sugars 3g
Protein 14g
Vitamin A
14%
Vitamin C
17%
Calcium
13%
Iron
11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
  1. 8 oz Tortellini
  2. 1/2 cup frozen peas
  3. 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
  4. 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped
  5. 1/2 can (3.8 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
  6. 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  7. 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  8. 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half (or 1 plum tomato chopped)
  9. 2 stalks celery- washed and sliced
  10. 1/2 cup Parmesan Ranch Dressing (I used Cardini's)
  11. Grated Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top
Instructions
  1. Cook tortellini according to package directions; during the last 3 minutes of cooking time add the frozen peas to cook; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl combine tortellini/peas and remaining ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Before serving, top with additional shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese and or toasted pine nuts, if desired. Enjoy!
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calories
464
fat
27g
protein
14g
carbs
43g
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7 thoughts on “Tortellini Salad

  1. Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe. I made it for a family dinner tonight and it was a hit! We’ll be making this again soon. :)

    1. I am so glad that you liked it! It is one of my favorites too, I might just have to make it again because just thinking about it makes me hungry! :)

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