Tortellini Salad With Thai Dressing Recipe

Name: Tortellini Salad With Thai Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 ounces tortellini, fresh or frozen; 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced; 1/3 cup chopped green onion; 2/3 cup snow peas, cut diagonally; 1 carrot, cut into 2 inch strips; Chinese cabbage (napa) or spinach leaves, for lining platter or salad plates; Thai Dressing; 4 -6 tablespoons rice vinegar; 3 - 3 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 3/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes; 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder; 1/4 cup sesame oil

Servings: persons

24 ounces tortellini, fresh or frozen
1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
1/3 cup chopped green onion
2/3 cup snow peas, cut diagonally
1 carrot, cut into 2 inch strips
Chinese cabbage (napa) or spinach leaves, for lining platter or salad plates
Thai Dressing
4 -6 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 - 3 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/4 cup sesame oil

1
Cook and drain tortellini according to package directions.
2
Place in a large bowl.
3
To make dressing, combine 4 tablespoons vinegar, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sugar, hot-pepper flakes, dry mustard and five-spice powder in a small bowl.
4
Whisk in oil.
5
Toss warm tortellini with dressing.
6
Toss in red bell pepper, green onion, snow peas and carrot.
7
Add more vinegar and soy sauce to taste, if desired.
8
Line a serving platter or individual serving plates with cabbage or spinach leaves.
9
Arrange salad over greens.
10
Serve at room temperature.

260

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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.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 ounces tortellini, fresh or frozen, 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced, 1/3 cup chopped green onion, 2/3 cup snow peas, cut diagonally, and more.

Yes, Tortellini Salad With Thai 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 With Thai Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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