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Confetti Tortellini Salad

By: Suzanne Zick 
"After sampling a similar pasta salad at a market in Florida, I came home to develop my own version. This recipe is as close to the original as anything I've ever tried."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup cauliflowerets
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Directions

  1. Ina large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. In a bowl, combine the tortellini, vegetables and garlic. Sprinkle with cheese. Combine the salad dressing and hot pepper sauce; pour over salad and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2011 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very good! I left out the cauliflower (personal pref), added some cherry tomatoes that I cut...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2008 by Cheryl   view full review
Great recipe! Like another reviewer, I didn't measure either. You do have to use a ton more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2007 by MADDIEMOM   view full review
Easy & tasty. This is a nice salad because you don't need to measure. I easily used 3 times...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2008 by MISSAMIANN   view full review
This was my first attempt at tortellini salad for a party, and everyone raved about it! A few...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2008 by mrsvargas   view full review
This recipe is great for lunch! I was able to make several more servings because of the amount...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2009 by hils   view full review
Fantastic! I made this for a potluck party last night and it was gone very quickly. Hubby...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2009 by JASPYR1079   view full review
Great salad and easy to make. It was also very good the next day!! Will be making again for sure!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2008 by wendynik Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I thought this was good, added some cherry tomatoes for color.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2008 by JavaMama   view full review
This is so good!! I used whole wheat tortellini and a powdered italian dressing mix (low oil...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2011 by LikesToEat   view full review
This is great. Used cheese torts and added green pepper. Added our own salad dressings, as...

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