Easy Tortellini Salad Recipe with DIY Dijon Vinaigrette
This salad is a light alternative to heavy, mayo-laden pasta side dishes.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 8823kcal
Ingredients
Tortellini Salad:
- Dijon Vinaigrette recipe below or similar bottled dressing
- 1 lb. 3-Cheese Tortellini
- 2½ Cup(s) Fresh Broccoli chopped
- 3 medium Tomatoes seeded and chopped
- 1 Green Onion chopped
Dijon Vinaigrette:
- 3/ 8 Cup(s) Canola Oil
- 3/ 8 Cup(s) Balsamic Vinegar
- ½ Cup(s) Dijon Mustard
- ¼ Cup(s) Half and Half
- 1 tsp. Dried Italian Seasoning
- 1 clove Garlic minced
Instructions
- Tortellini Salad:
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.
Rinse pasta and broccoli in very cold water until completely cooled. Drain thoroughly.
Combine pasta and broccoli with rest of vegetables in large bowl.
Prepare vinaigrette according to recipe. Add to pasta and vegetables, reserving 1/ 3 cup. Toss to coat.
Chill overnight.
Bring to room temperature before serving and drizzle with reserved vinaigrette.
Dijon Vinaigrette:
Pulse in blender or whisk until thoroughly combined
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 8823kcal | Carbohydrates: 203g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 880g | Saturated Fat: 67g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 802g | Trans Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 1070mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 157g
