Mediterranean Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 (9-ounce) package refrigerated rainbow three-cheese tortellini; 1 quart water; 1/4 pound asparagus spears, trimmed; 1/3 cup bottled roasted red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 ounce Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (about 1/4 cup); 6 drained canned quartered artichoke hearts; 8 grape tomatoes; 8 pitted kalamata olives; 2 thin slices prosciutto, cut crosswise into strips (about 1 ounce); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 3 tablespoons light balsamic vinaigrette

Servings: persons

1/2 (9-ounce) package refrigerated rainbow three-cheese tortellini
1 quart water
1/4 pound asparagus spears, trimmed
1/3 cup bottled roasted red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 ounce Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (about 1/4 cup)
6 drained canned quartered artichoke hearts
8 grape tomatoes
8 pitted kalamata olives
2 thin slices prosciutto, cut crosswise into strips (about 1 ounce)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons light balsamic vinaigrette

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Cook pasta in 1 quart boiling water 6 minutes, omitting salt and fat. Add asparagus to boiling water, and cook 1 minute. Drain in a colander, and rinse with cold water until cooled. Drain.
2
While pasta and asparagus cook, combine roasted bell peppers and next 7 ingredients in a large bowl. Add tortellini and asparagus; toss gently.
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Prosciutto (pro-SHOO-toh), also known as Parma ham, is a salt-cured ham that is typically sliced thin and often eaten raw or lightly cooked, making it perfect to use in quick-cooking recipes. A little prosciutto offers a powerful punch of flavor in this dish, so you'll only need to use a small amount.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 (9-ounce) package refrigerated rainbow three-cheese tortellini, 1 quart water, 1/4 pound asparagus spears, trimmed, 1/3 cup bottled roasted red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Pasta 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.

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

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