Creamy Tortellini Salad Recipe

Name: Creamy Tortellini Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives; 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 teaspoons salt, plus more, to taste; 1 large carrot, peeled; 9 ounces fresh cheese-filled tortellini (about 2 cups); 1/4 lb green beans, ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons milk; fresh ground pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons salt, plus more, to taste
1 large carrot, peeled
9 ounces fresh cheese-filled tortellini (about 2 cups)
1/4 lb green beans, ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons milk
fresh ground pepper, to taste

1
Set a large pot of water on to boil according to package directions.
2
Next, make the dressing, in a small bowl, using a wooden spoon, mix together the cream cheese, yogurt, dill, chives and garlic until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Set the dressing aside.
3
Next, add pasta to water when it is boiling and cook according to package directions.
4
Meanwhile, shred the carrot set the shredded carrot aside.
5
When pasta has about 3 minutes to go add the green beans to the pot.
6
When the pasta has about 1 minute to go add the carrot to the pot.
7
Drain and Rinse the pasta and vegetables with cold water and drain well again.
8
Dump the drained pasta and vegetables into a serving bowl. Add the dressing and the milk. Gently toss the salad with the wooden spoon until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill, 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives, and more.

Yes, Creamy 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.

Creamy Tortellini Salad

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