Monday, March 30, 2009

A new post! Tortellini Salad

Can you believe it? I have a new post! Well, kind of new. This is a modified version of this pasta salad, but it's so good I thought it was worth posting again!

I made this tortellini salad for our most recent girls get together with Lauren, Sarah and Colleen. (Jenn and Katie, you were missed!). We went with a brunch theme this time, so I thought this tortellini salad would fit right in. And it went great with Colleen's awesome chicken salad, Sarah's amazing salad and Lauren's decadent stuffed French toast. (See Lauren's blog post for all the yummy details of our goodies!) This salad is super easy to throw together (it really requires no real cooking - shhhhhh) and is perfect for the soon-to-be-arriving warmer weather!

Tortellini Salad

2 bags frozen tri-color tortellini
1 can sliced black olives
1/2 jar roasted red peppers, chopped
1/2 jar artichoke hearts, chopped
1 ball fresh mozzarella, cubed
2 cups bottled sun-dried tomato dressing

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Place in bowl and toss with 1 cup dressing. Allow to cool. Toss in all other ingredients and additional 1/2 cup of dressing. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Just before serving, toss with the final 1/2 cup dressing.

6 comments:

Melissa said...

Looks delicious & easy, I love pasta salads. Glad you hear you are doing well :)

The Blonde Duck said...

I saw this at Collen's blog and had to come print it out! It looks delish!

Maria said...

YUM!!! The salad looks awesome!

Cookie said...

I love all the colors! I can't believe you made this just from pantry items. I love it! I, personally, would probably add a handful of Parmesan cheese on top but that's just me. :)

Katrina said...

Yum and so simple. My SIL made something similar and also put cup up cooked chicken. I think she used italian dressing though. The sun-dried sounds yummy.

Saucy said...

This looks like something yummy and delicious to serve outdoors now that the weather is nice!