Broccoli Tortellini Salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 281.6
  • Total Fat: 17.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 15.0 mg
  • Sodium: 632.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 27.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
  • Protein: 7.8 g

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Introduction

Delicious, perfect for a picnic! It seems high in calorie, but it's a lot more filling than your usual sides! It could really be a meal itself! Delicious, perfect for a picnic! It seems high in calorie, but it's a lot more filling than your usual sides! It could really be a meal itself!
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 package (16 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
    1/2-2 cups julienned carrots
    2 to 3 1/2 cups broccoli florets

    DRESSING:
    1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil
    3 tablespoons cider or red wine viengar
    1 tsp minced fresh parsley
    1 tbsp minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
    1 teaspoons salt
    1/2 teaspoon pepper
    3 garlic cloves, minced

Directions

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Rinse in cold water; drain. Place carrots in a steamer basket over 1 in of boiling water in a saucepan. Cover and steam for 3-4 minutes. Add broccoli; steam 4-5 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain. In a large bowl, combine tortellini, carrots, and broccoli. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Yield: 8 servings.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LOVELYMRSB.