Tortellini Salad Recipe

This very fresh tasting tortellini salad gets it's great taste from tender fresh vegetables. Delicious and quick, I think you will make this a favorite after one preparation.

• Meal Type: Salad
• Ethnicity: Italian
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 15-30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 (7 ounce) pkg. cheese tortellini
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichokes, drained
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup italian salad dressing
• 2 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 6 cherry tomatoes, halved, optional

Directions

1. Cook tortellini according to pkg. directions. drain. rinse & drain again.
2. Combine tortellini with broccoli, parsley, artichokes and green onions in a large bowl, toss lightly to mix.
3. Pour salad dressing over tortellini mixture, sprinkle with basil and toss gently. cover, chill until ready to serve.
4. Toss salad again just before serving. Sprinkle with parmesan. Arrange cherry tomatoes on top.