Celebration Tortellini Salad

Stir up lively Italian flavors, and celebrate a crowd-size salad.

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ingredients 11
Prep Time 30 min
Total Time 1 hr 30 min

Ingredients

Salad

4: (9-oz.) pkg. refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini

3: (6-oz.) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained, reserving liquid

1: (15-oz.) can small pitted ripe olives, drained

1: (7.25-oz.) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained, cut into thin strips

12: oz. salami, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

2: medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise, sliced (2 cups)

Dressing

1/4: cup balsamic or red wine vinegar

1/4: cup chopped fresh basil or 3 teaspoons dried basil leaves

1: teaspoon salt

1/4: teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

2: garlic cloves, minced

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Directions

1 In Dutch oven or large saucepan, cook tortellini to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
2 Meanwhile, coarsely chop artichoke hearts. In large bowl, combine artichoke hearts, cooked tortellini and all remaining salad ingredients; toss gently.
3 In medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup of the reserved artichoke liquid and all dressing ingredients; blend well. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors. If desired, garnish with shredded fresh Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Cup

Calories: 410
Calories from Fat: 210),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 23g; 23%
(Saturated Fat 6g, 6% ),
Cholesterol: 50mg; 50%;
Sodium: 1030mg; 1030%;
Total Carbohydrate: 37g; 37%
(Dietary Fiber 3g 3% Sugars 3g 3% ),
Protein: 14g; 14%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 10%;
Vitamin C: 35%;
Calcium: 10%;
Iron: 15%;

Exchanges:

2 1/2 Starch; 1 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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tlabno

report Posted Oct. 1, 2007 10:29 AM

This is easy to make and also impressive to bring to a potluck or friends bar b q. Has a little bit of everything so anyone will like it!

Martha in Minnesota

report Posted Jun. 5, 2006 9:13 AM

I made a test batch of this salad before making it for my daughter''s wedding reception. Everyone liked it, and it''s very colorful. I think it''s too dry, however, and will be adding some olive oil based salad dressing.