Gorgonzola and Prosciutto Tortellini Salad Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Gorgonzola and Prosciutto Tortellini Salad Recipe). There's an amazing Italian grocery store near me, which has some amazing pasta salads. They are not cheap, but they are delicious. My favorite one is the Gorgonzola and prosciutto pasta salad. This is my clone of it and it tastes exactly like theirs when tasted side by side.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Gorgonzola and Prosciutto Tortellini Salad Recipe

Ingredients

2 ounces prosciutto

1 pound frozen tortellini

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

¼ cup white wine vinegar

2 large cloves garlic

minced

1 ½ teaspoons dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

½ cup finely crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

¼ cup minced green bell pepper

¼ cup minced red bell pepper

¼ cup minced red onion

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Slice prosciutto into strips that are 1 inch long and 1/4 inch wide.

Step 2

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered stirring occasionally until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot about 3 minutes. Drain and cool under cold running water to stop the cooking process.

Step 3

Mix oil vinegar garlic basil oregano salt and pepper together in a jar. Put the lid on the jar and shake into an emulsion.

Step 4

Place tortellini prosciutto Gorgonzola cheese bell peppers and onion in a large bowl. Pour the vinaigrette over the top and toss lightly with 2 large spoons. Enjoy immediately or allow the flavors to meld for 3 to 4 hours in the refrigerator.

Nutritional Information

Gorgonzola and Prosciutto Tortellini Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 372.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.6g 23%

Carbohydrates: 27.6g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 1.9g 7%

Sugars: 2g

Fat: 24.2g 37%

Saturated Fat: 7.2g 36%

Cholesterol: 42mg 14%

Vitamin A Iu: 274.9IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.1mg 1%

Vitamin C: 11mg 18%

Folate: 4.3mcg 1%

Calcium: 68.3mg 7%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 2.5mg 1%

Potassium: 41.2mg 1%

Sodium: 526.7mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 217.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.