RECIPE: Tortellini salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

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Tortellini salad Recipe Courtesy of BJ’s Wholesale Club

In an effort to save money, families are spending more time at home and whipping up favorite family meals.   Doing that, it’s all too easy to fall into a recipe rut.  BJ’s Wholesale Club has developed seven recipes that serve four people for less than $12. In fact, each recipe costs $2.75 or less per serving!  These meals cost less to prepare when you purchase the ingredients at BJ’s rather than a grocery store. Shoppers can save more than 30% off supermarket prices at BJ’s, which is also the only wholesale club to accept manufacturer’s coupons in addition to its own, helping to trim your grocery bill.  BJ’s offers products in an array of sizes, so smaller families can easily shop there without buying in bulk.

Tortellini salad – Recipe courtesy of BJ’s Wholesale Club

With grilling season approaching, this salad is a light alternative to heavy, mayo-laden pasta side dishes.  Serves 4 at $1.47 per serving

Ingredients:

• Dijon Vinaigrette (recipe below) or similar bottled dressing
• 1 lb. frozen Mama’s Home Style 5-Cheese Tortellini
• 2½ cups Fresh Broccoli, chopped
• 3 medium Tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 Green Onion, chopped

Directions:

• 1. Cook pasta until almost al dente, about 7 to 8 minutes. Add broccoli to pot with pasta and cook just until pasta is al dente, about 1 minute more. Drain immediately.
• 2. Rinse pasta and broccoli in very cold water until completely cooled. Drain thoroughly.
• 3. Combine pasta and broccoli with rest of vegetables in large bowl.
• 4. Prepare vinaigrette according to recipe. Add to pasta and vegetables, reserving 1/ 3 cup.  Toss to coat.
• 5. Chill overnight.
• 6. Bring to room temperature before serving and drizzle with reserved vinaigrette.

DIJON VINAIGRETTE (for tortellini salad recipe)

Ingredients:

• 3/ 8 cup Wesson® Canola Oil
• 3/ 8 cup Rozzano® Balsamic Vinegar
• ½ cup Grey Poupon® Dijon Mustard
• ¼ cup Land O’Lakes® Half and Half
• 1 tsp. McCormick® Dried Italian Seasoning
• 1 clove Garlic, minced

Directions:

• Pulse in blender or whisk until thoroughly combined

BJ’s is currently offering a Free 60-Day Trial Membership which can be activated between now and July 5.  The risk-free, trial membership includes full member benefits including savings and no surcharge.  A basic 12-month membership is $45.   Here is the link where you can find and print the pass to take to any BJ’s club.

BJ’s Wholesale Club has over 180 locations in 15 states.  Click here for a detailed listing of locations by state.

*DISCLAIMER:  BJs supplied the photos and recipes for my In The Kitchen With Kelli Series.  I was not sent any product or money for posting these.*

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