Easy Tortellini Salad

This refreshing and simple pasta salad has marinated artichoke hearts, tomatoes, olives, onion, and carrots tossed with dry-type stuffed tortellini (the kind in the pasta aisle) in vinaigrette dressing.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 305 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
• ¼ cup grated carrots
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 (8 ounce) package dried spinach tortellini
• 1 (8 ounce) package dried three-cheese tortellini
• 1 ½ cups oil and vinegar dressing

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in spinach and three-cheese tortellini and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still slightly firm, 10 to 11 minutes.

Step 2

Drain well, and allow tortellini to cool.

Step 3

Toss together the tortellini, grape tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, red onion, carrots, and dressing in a large bowl.

Step 4

Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours or overnight.