Tortellini Salad and Basil Dressing Recipe

Name: Tortellini Salad and Basil Dressing
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, crushed; 4 teaspoons powdered fruit pectin; 1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon sugar; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ⅓ cup water; 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 1 (9 ounce) packagerefrigerated cheese tortellini; 3 cups broccoli florets; 1 cup sliced carrot; 2 green onions, sliced; 1 large tomatoes, chopped; 1 cup fresh pea pods, halved; romaine lettuce leaf

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
4 teaspoons powdered fruit pectin
1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
⅓ cup water
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 (9 ounce) packagerefrigerated cheese tortellini
3 cups broccoli florets
1 cup sliced carrot
2 green onions, sliced
1 large tomatoes, chopped
1 cup fresh pea pods, halved
romaine lettuce leaf

1
In a small bowl whisk together basil, pectin, mustard, garlic, sugar and pepper.
2
Blend in water and vinegar.
3
Cover and chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
4
While dressing is chilling, cook tortellini according to the package directions omiting the oil and salt.
5
Add broccoli and carrots the last 3 minutes of cooking time.
6
Rinse with cold running water and allow to drain.
7
In large bowl combine the pasta mixture and green onions; drizzle with the dressing.
8
Toss to coat, cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
9
Before serving, stir in tomato and pea pods.
10
Line 4 chilled plates with romaine lettuce leaves and top with tortellini mixture.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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, crushed, 4 teaspoons powdered fruit pectin, 1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Tortellini Salad and Basil Dressing 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tortellini Salad and Basil Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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