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Tortellini Pasta Salad

Tortellini Pasta Salad: A Vibrant Mediterranean Delight

Discover the flavorful and colorful Tortellini Pasta Salad, a heart-healthy dish that brings the essence of Mediterranean cuisine to your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 package Cheese Tortellini fresh, dry, or frozen options
  • 1 medium Zucchini grilled with skin on
  • 1 medium Eggplant peeled if a softer bite is desired
  • 1 medium Red Pepper cored and halved
  • 1 bunch Asparagus trim tough ends
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil high-quality
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or fresh if available
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Marinated Artichoke Hearts cut into quarters
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives chopped finely
  • 1 cup Radicchio sliced thin
  • 6 ounces Italian Salami optional
  • 4 ounces Provolone Cheese sliced thinly
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Prepared Pesto homemade is great
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Grill
  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander
  • Small bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the tortellini in salted boiling water according to package instructions, usually 2-4 minutes. Drain and cool.
  2. Slice zucchini, eggplant, red pepper, and asparagus; toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano. Marinate for 15 minutes.
  3. Grill the vegetables at medium-high heat for 4-7 minutes until tender. Cool slightly and slice.
  4. In a large bowl, combine tortellini with grilled vegetables, folding gently.
  5. Add artichoke hearts, olives, radicchio, salami, and provolone cheese, mixing until well combined.
  6. Whisk together pesto and red wine vinegar in a small bowl, then drizzle over the salad.
  7. Toss to coat. Serve immediately warm or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, serve at room temperature after chilling; this enhances the flavors beautifully.

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