Mediterranean Tortellini Salad

 

Mediterranean Tortellini Salad

Try this Mediterranean pasta salad and fresh vinaigrette using our Cheese Tortellini. SKU #81701
Course Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, main dish, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings

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.
Keyword 81701, Salad, Tortellini, Vinaigrette
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