An Easy (And Delicious) Chilled Summer Tortellini S

Name: An Easy (And Delicious) Chilled Summer Tortellini Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE DRESSING:; 2 Tablespoons Chopped Shallot; 1 clove Minced Garlic; 1 teaspoon Grainy Dijon Mustard; 1/2 cups Red Wine Vinegar; 1/4 cups Olive Oil; Salt And Pepper, to taste; FOR THE PASTA SALAD:; 1 bunch Asparagus - Tough Ends Removed Then Cut Into 1-inch Pieces; 9 ounces, weight Package Buitoni Three Cheese Tortellini; 1/2 whole Red Onion, Cut Into Bite Size Pieces; 2 whole Carrots, Peeled And Cut Into Thin Slices; 12 whole Cherry Tomatoes, Cut In Half; 2 stalks Celery, Cut Into Bite-size Pieces; 1/2 whole Green Pepper, Cut Into Bite Size Pieces; 1/2 cups Crumbled Feta Cheese; Salt And Pepper, to taste; Red Pepper Flakes If You Want A Little Kick

Servings: persons

FOR THE DRESSING:
2 Tablespoons Chopped Shallot
1 clove Minced Garlic
1 teaspoon Grainy Dijon Mustard
1/2 cups Red Wine Vinegar
1/4 cups Olive Oil
Salt And Pepper, to taste
FOR THE PASTA SALAD:
1 bunch Asparagus - Tough Ends Removed Then Cut Into 1-inch Pieces
9 ounces, weight Package Buitoni Three Cheese Tortellini
1/2 whole Red Onion, Cut Into Bite Size Pieces
2 whole Carrots, Peeled And Cut Into Thin Slices
12 whole Cherry Tomatoes, Cut In Half
2 stalks Celery, Cut Into Bite-size Pieces
1/2 whole Green Pepper, Cut Into Bite Size Pieces
1/2 cups Crumbled Feta Cheese
Salt And Pepper, to taste
Red Pepper Flakes If You Want A Little Kick

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For the dressing:
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Mix shallot, garlic, mustard and red wine vinegar in a small bowl with a whisk. Slowly stream in the olive oil and continue to whisk. Do it slowly so it will emulsify. Add salt and pepper to taste. You can add more or less vinegar depending on how tangy you like it.
3
Cook asparagus for 3 minutes in a pot of boiling water until crisp/tender. Remove it from the water and immediately dip in a bowl of ice water so it retains its color. Pat asparagus dry with a tea towel and set aside.
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Cook pasta according to directions on the package, then drain and put in a large bowl. While it's still hot pour 1/4 of the dressing on the pasta and stir.
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Gently mix in the remaining salad ingredients (except feta cheese). Add the rest of the dressing and toss. Crumble feta cheese on top and season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
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At this point you could spoon it into a bowl and serve, but it's really better if you wait until the next day. You might need to add a little more vinaigrette in the morning.
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I usually add blanched broccoli, but didn't have any so I substituted the asparagus. You can use just about any veggie you like. Don't like feta? No problem ... add blue cheese or Parmesan.
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Be creative and enjoy!

550

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE DRESSING:, 2 Tablespoons Chopped Shallot, 1 clove Minced Garlic, 1 teaspoon Grainy Dijon Mustard, and more.

Yes, An Easy (And Delicious) Chilled Summer Tortellini Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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An Easy (And Delicious) Chilled Summer Tortellini Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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