Tortellini Salad Primavera Recipe

Name: Tortellini Salad Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 asparagus spears, peeled and cut 1 inch; 1 carrot, thin sliced; 1 cup broccoli floret; 1 cup sliced yellow squash or 1 cup sliced zucchini; 1 medium tomatoes, cubed; ½ cup fresh peas or ½ cup frozen peas; 1 celery rib, thin sliced; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; ⅓ cup pine nuts (optional); 2 tablespoons minced dill; 1 lb fresh tortellini, see note or 1 lb sweet potato, gnocci see note; 2 garlic cloves, diced fine; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or 3 tablespoons Rose's lime juice; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or 1 tablespoon red wine; ½ cup olive oil (optional); ¼ teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon salt or ½ teaspoon no salt; fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

8 asparagus spears, peeled and cut 1 inch
1 carrot, thin sliced
1 cup broccoli floret
1 cup sliced yellow squash or 1 cup sliced zucchini
1 medium tomatoes, cubed
½ cup fresh peas or ½ cup frozen peas
1 celery rib, thin sliced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
⅓ cup pine nuts (optional)
2 tablespoons minced dill
1 lb fresh tortellini, see note or 1 lb sweet potato, gnocci see note
2 garlic cloves, diced fine
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or 3 tablespoons Rose's lime juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or 1 tablespoon red wine
½ cup olive oil (optional)
¼ teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt or ½ teaspoon no salt
fresh ground pepper

1
In a large stock pot, blanch the aspargus, carrot, and broccoli [and peas if using fresh] for a minute then drop into ice water and pat dry.
2
Blanch the squash or zucchini for 30 seconds and remove, drop into ice water and pat dry.
3
Place the vegetables in a serving bowl.
4
Add the tomato, peas, celery, scallions, pine nuts and dill.
5
Cook the tortellini or the Gnocci according to package directions.
6
Drain in colander, run cold water over it.
7
Drain again very well and stir into the veggies.
8
Make the dressing.
9
Combine all the ingredients in a jar with a screw top.
10
Shake well.
11
You can make this 8 hours in advance.
12
Pour over salad and chill.
13
If omitting olive oil to reduce fat, toss the salad gently before serving.

690

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 8 asparagus spears, peeled and cut 1 inch, 1 carrot, thin sliced, 1 cup broccoli floret, 1 cup sliced yellow squash or 1 cup sliced zucchini, and more.

Yes, Tortellini Salad Primavera 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 Primavera

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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