Tortellini Salad

By cacelias

Good dish to bring to a gathering. A dressy version of a pasta salad.

Recipe from Ann Robinson, Evanston, IL

Ingredients

• Salad:
• 1-7 oz. package frozen cheese tortellini
• 1 small red pepper, cut into thin bite size strips
• 3/4 cup broccoli flowerets
• 1 small carrot, thinly sliced
• Dressing:
• 3/4 cup mayonaise
• 1/3 cup pesto sauce
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Fresh baby spinach leaves

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Cook tortellini according to package directions, rinse with cold water and drain.

Mix pasta, red pepper, broccoli, and carrots.

For the dressing: Stir all the ingredients together and mix well.

Add dressing to the pasta mixture and toss. Cover and chill for at least 5 hours.

Serve tortellini salad atop the spinach leaves.