Mediterranean Tortellini Salad
Try this Mediterranean pasta salad and fresh vinaigrette using our Cheese Tortellini. SKU #81701
Ingredients
Lemon-Oregano Vinaigrette
- 3 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- ½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 Tbsp Oregano, fresh whole leaves
- ½ Tsp Garlic minced
- 1 Tsp Shallot minced
- Pinch Sugar
- Pinch Salt
- Pinch Black Pepper
Tortellini Salad:
- 6 Cups Cheese Tortellini 81701
- 1 Cup Kalamata Olives pitted
- 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 1 Can Artichokes, quartered 14 oz
- 1 Tbsp Red Onion Julienne
- ½ Cup Cucumber European, ½" dice
- 2 Tbsp Capers drained
- 2 Cups Baby Arugula loosely packed
- 8 Each Basil, fresh leaves (garnish)
Instructions
Lemon-Oregano Vinaigrette
- Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend for 60 seconds.
Pasta / Serve:
- Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add tortellini (approximately 6 cups). Cook for 2½ minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165° F.
- Rinse the tortellini with cold water until chilled and place the pasta in a large mixing bowl. Add all the salad ingredients and vinaigrette. Toss until all items are well coated.
- Serve this salad cold with fresh torn basil leaves.
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