Summer Tortellini Salad

Name: Summer Tortellini Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: One large package of three-cheese tortellini from the refrigerated pasta section; Large bunch of fresh asparagus trimmed and chopped in 1 inch lengths; One bunch of fresh basil chopped; One package of marinated mozzerella ( I prefer to half the mozzerella balls) marinade reserved; One small red onion chopped; One package of cherry or grape tomatoes halved; 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese (optional - elimination of this reduces both fat and calorie counts); Black pepper and salt to taste

Minutes to Prepare: 10

Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

One large package of three-cheese tortellini from the refrigerated pasta sectionLarge bunch of fresh asparagus, trimmed and chopped in 1 inch lengthsOne bunch of fresh basil, choppedOne package of marinated mozzerella ( I prefer to half the mozzerella balls), marinade reservedOne small red onion, choppedOne package of cherry or grape tomatoes, halved1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese (optional - elimination of this reduces both fat and calorie counts)Black pepper and salt to taste

Directions

Boil tortellini per package directions, adding asparagus for last 2-3 minutes of cook time. Reserving marinade and half of parmesan cheese, toss all ingredients in large bowl. Continue to toss while adding about a third of a cup of the marinade (more or less according to taste) making sure to get the herbs and spices along with the oil. Add salt and pepper, toss well. Top with remaining parmesan cheese.

makes 10 1-cup servings

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user STEFKA.

Servings Per Recipe: 10

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 295.5
Total Fat: 20.1 g
Cholesterol: 29.1 mg
Sodium: 226.3 mg
Total Carbs: 22.1 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
Protein: 10.7 g

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