broccoli tortellini salad

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Club Recipes
The Villages, FL

Prepared by Carol Huggard for our January, 2013, meeting. This recipe was from the kitchen of Denise Slade.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients For broccoli tortellini salad

  • 14 oz
    package of cheese tortellini
  • 1 c
    fresh or frozen broccoli florets
  • 1/2 c
    finely chopped fresh parsley or (approx. 1 tablespoon dried parsley)
  • 6 oz
    jar marinated artichoke hearts, undrained
  • 2
    green onions, chopped
  • 2 1/2 tsp
    chopped fresh basil or (1/4 teaspoon dried)
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/4-1/2 c
    prepared italian salad dressing
  • 5 - 6
    cherry tomatoes, halved or 3 sliced tomatoes cut into 1/2 or 1/4
  • parmesan cheese, sprinkled on top of dish (optional)

How To Make broccoli tortellini salad

  • 1
    Cook tortellini to desired doneness, according to package. Place broccoli in colander and drain the tortellinni over the broccoli. Then rinse with cold water.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese.
  • 3
    Cover and refrigerate between 4-6 hours. (I have prepared this dish and served it within an hour. It can be served at room temperature or cold.)
  • 4
    Just before serving, add cherry tomatoes, mix lightly. If using sliced tomato, just place on top and then sprinkle with parmesan cheese. ENJOY!

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