Tortellini & Veggie Salad

A robust salad with an Italian accent. Perfect for picnics, barbecues and potlucks.

SERVINGS

20

PREP TIME

30 min

+ overnight refrigeration time

Ingredients

  • 2
    (9-ounce) packages fresh cheese tortellini
  • 1
    teaspoon minced garlic
  • ¾
    cup L&B Olive Oil
  • ¼
    cup L&B Balsamic Vinegar
  • ½
    cup chopped parsley
  • 1
    cup sliced green onion
  • 1
    large red bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
  • 1
    (½-ounce) package fresh basil, snipped
  • 2
    (6-ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, undrained and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2
    cups broccoli florets
  • cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8
    cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain.

  2. 2

    Whisk together the oil and vinegar until emulsified. Stir in the garlic and season with salt and pepper. Toss the dressing with warm tortellini.

  3. 3

    Stir in parsley, green onions, red pepper, basil and artichokes hearts.

  4. 4

    Blanch broccoli in boiling water until bright green (about 1 minute); drain. Rinse with cold water; drain.

  5. 5

    Refrigerate salad and broccoli separately, covered, several hours or overnight.

  6. 6

    To serve, toss Parmesan cheese and broccoli with salad. Spoon into serving bowl. Garnish with cherry tomatoes.