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Tortellini Salad

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 6
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by Qué Rica Vida Cocina
Updated Jan 13, 2010
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Ingredients

  • 2 packages (9 oz each) refrigerated cheese-filled spinach tortellini
  • 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese-filled plain tortellini
  • 2/3 cup Caesar dressing
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
  • 2 medium green onions, chopped (2 tablespoons)
  • 1 cup chopped seeded plum (Roma) tomatoes (about 3 medium)

Directions

  • 1
    Cook and drain tortellini as directed on packages. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • 2
    In large bowl place tortellini and all remaining ingredients except tomatoes. Toss to coat tortellini with dressing.
  • 3
    Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes until chilled, but no longer than 24 hours. Toss and stir in tomatoes before serving.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    Ditch the dishes! Use a large resealable plastic bag to prepare the salad instead of a bowl.
  • tip 2
    You can use dried cheese-filled tortellini or spinach tortellini instead of the refrigerated tortellini.

Nutrition Information

370 Calories, 23g Total Fat, 11g Protein, 29g Total Carbohydrate, 4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
370
Calories from Fat
210
Total Fat
23g
36%
Saturated Fat
7g
33%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
120mg
40%
Sodium
460mg
19%
Potassium
250mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
29g
10%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
4g
Protein
11g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
80%
80%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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