Tortellini Salad Recipe

Name: Tortellini Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried basil); 4 teaspoons powdered fruit pectin; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon sugar; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ⅓ cup water; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar (or rice wine vinegar); 1 (9 ounce) packagerefrigerated tortellini (light garlic and cheese); 3 cups broccoli florets; 1 cup sliced carrot; ¼ cup sliced green onion; 1 large tomatoes, chopped; 1 cup fresh snow pea pods, halved; 4 lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)
4 teaspoons powdered fruit pectin
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅓ cup water
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar (or rice wine vinegar)
1 (9 ounce) packagerefrigerated tortellini (light garlic and cheese)
3 cups broccoli florets
1 cup sliced carrot
¼ cup sliced green onion
1 large tomatoes, chopped
1 cup fresh snow pea pods, halved
4 lettuce leaves

1
To make the dressing: stir together the basil, pectin, mustard, garlic, sugar, and pepper in a small bowl.
2
Stir in water and vinegar; cover and chill 30 minutes (at least).
3
Cook tortellini by following the package directions (except omit oil).
4
Add in the broccoli and carrots during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
5
Drain; rinse with cold running water; drain again.
6
In a serving bowl combine the pasta mixture and green onions; drizzle with dressing.
7
Toss to coat; cover and chill 2-24 hours.
8
To serve: gently stir in the tomato and pea pods; adjust seasoning to taste.
9
Line four salad plates with lettuce leaves; top with pasta mixture.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried basil), 4 teaspoons powdered fruit pectin, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, 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.

Tortellini Salad

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