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Easy Tortellini Salad

This chilled pasta salad features tender spinach and three-cheese tortellini tossed with marinated artichokes, juicy grape tomatoes, briny black olives, and crisp red onion and carrots in a bright oil-and-vinegar dressing. It’s a flavorful make-ahead option with tangy, herby notes and plenty of texture—ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch. Easy Tortellini Salad is best served well-chilled so the flavors meld.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook10 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Easy Tortellini Salad
  1. 1

    Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Stir in the spinach and three-cheese tortellini and bring it back to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top, the pasta is slightly firm, and the filling is hot, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain well, then let the tortellini cool.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, grape tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, red onion, and carrots; toss with the dressing.

  3. 3

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours or up to overnight.

About This Recipe

Easy Tortellini Salad is an Italian side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Artichoke Hearts, Grape Tomato, Oil & Vinegar Vinaigrette, and Red Onion. Each serving provides about 508.84 kcal.

Recipe Questions

What is Easy Tortellini Salad?
It is an Italian salad recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
What is Easy Tortellini Salad made of?
The main ingredients are Artichoke Hearts, Grape Tomato, Oil & Vinegar Vinaigrette, Red Onion, Shredded Carrots. The full list of 8 is above.
How long does it take to make Easy Tortellini Salad?
About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 508.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Easy Tortellini Salad easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.

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