Tortellini Salad I Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Tortellini Salad I Recipe). Fresh herbs and lemon juice give this cheese tortellini the refreshing flavor of summer. It is a wonderful dish for picnics. Ideas for variations: garbanzo beans, green peas, grated carrots, and/or broccoli flowerets.

Brief

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Tortellini Salad I Recipe

Ingredients

16 ounces cheese-filled tortellini

1 red bell pepper

thinly sliced

½ cup chopped green bell pepper

1 onion

thinly sliced

¼ cup black olives

pitted and sliced

½ cup vinegar

½ cup olive oil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

3 tablespoons lemon juice

salt and pepper to taste

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1 dash hot pepper sauce

½ cup crumbled feta cheese

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente.

Step 2

In a jar combine vinegar olive oil fresh herbs lemon juice garlic powder and hot sauce. Seal and shake until well mixed. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

In a large bowl combine tortellini peppers onion and olives. Pour lemon dressing over salad and toss to coat pasta. Cover and chill for at least four hours. Before serving toss in feta and Parmesan.

Nutritional Information

Tortellini Salad I Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 285.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.2g 17%

Carbohydrates: 21.5g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 2.6g 11%

Sugars: 2.4g

Fat: 19.2g 30%

Saturated Fat: 4.8g 24%

Cholesterol: 18.7mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 670.7IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.9mg 7%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 31.6mg 53%

Folate: 15.5mcg 4%

Calcium: 144mg 14%

Iron: 1mg 5%

Magnesium: 7.7mg 3%

Potassium: 89.4mg 3%

Sodium: 352.5mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 172.9

*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.