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Italian Tortellini Salad Recipe
Italian Tortellini Salad Recipe is made with tortellini, bottle italian dressing, and red bell pepper.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Original yield
- Serves 10
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Cuisine
- Italian
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
- Dish type
- Salads
A few quick notes
1. Check the package directions
Use the package directions where the method calls for them.
2. Allow for chilling
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
3. Allow for cooling
Include the cooling stage before the next step.
Get to know the ingredients
tortellini (I used Buitoni Mixed Cheese because I liked the coloring)
In the method: Cook tortellini according to package directions and let it cool.
bottle italian dressing
In the method: Combine tortellini, dressing, pepper, olives, artichokes and Mozzarella.
red bell pepper (diced)
In the method: Combine tortellini, dressing, pepper, olives, artichokes and Mozzarella.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 10. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 20 ounces tortellini (I used Buitoni Mixed Cheese because I liked the coloring)Ingredient note
Source: 1 (20 ounce) bottle italian dressingIngredient note
Source: 1 red bell pepper (diced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 (6 ounce) can olives (drained and diced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts (drained and diced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (cubed)Ingredient note
Source: ½ cup Parmesan cheese
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Serve cold.
A little more help as you go
Prepare the dressing
Mix and add the dressing at the steps specified.
Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Start with this step: Cook tortellini according to package directions and let it cool.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Use the package directions where the method calls for them.
What happens at the end?
Serve cold.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Mix and add the dressing at the steps specified.
Additional recipe notes
This is a great basis for a salad. But what is nice is that really with salad you can do any and all the things you like and that you think will taste good! Here are a few suggestions of ingredients to make the perfect side dish when it comes to a salad: red onion, olive oil, bell peppers, fresh herbs (such as dill, basil, and rosemary), green onion, red wine vinegar, chopped banana peppers, and cherry tomatoes. Basically any cooked pasta (for a cold pasta salad) and all of the fresh veggies you want!
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: sixsistersstuff.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
