This Italian Tortellini Salad is so delicious, perfect on it’s own or served as a side with your grilled favorites. Chock full of hearty ingredients: Italian salami, olives, marinated artichokes, parmesan cheese and more. This mayo-free salad is great to take on long hikes and camping trips too.
Yields 1 Serving Quarter (0.25 Servings) Half (0.5 Servings) Default (1 Serving) Double (2 Servings) Triple (3 Servings) Prep Time 10 minsCook Time 10 minsTotal Time 20 mins 2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese tortellini
8.5 ounces sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
5 ounces artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
3 ounces genoa salami, sliced
Italian Dressing
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 Cook tortellini to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2 Place all dressing ingredients in a mason jar. Close the lid and shake well to combine. Makes 1 1/4 cup of dressing.
3 Toss the tortellini with the dressing (to taste) and the other ingredients. Serve chilled.
Category BBQ , Cheese , Courses , Lunch , Main Ingredients , Occasions , Party , Picnic , Potluck , Salad , Side Dishes , Summer Cuisine Italian Cooking Method Boiling Tags #basil , #entertaining , #healthy , #italian , #picnic , #potluck , #quickandeasy , #salad , #tortellini
Ingredients 2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese tortellini
8.5 ounces sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
5 ounces artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
3 ounces genoa salami, sliced
Italian Dressing
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions 1 Cook tortellini to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2 Place all dressing ingredients in a mason jar. Close the lid and shake well to combine. Makes 1 1/4 cup of dressing.
3 Toss the tortellini with the dressing (to taste) and the other ingredients. Serve chilled.
Recipe: Italian Tortellini Salad
~ Marla Meridith
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