Toss up your dinner routine with tortellini salad delight
Although tortellini is mainly associated with dinner, it tastes even better in a salad version. It's colorful and so delicious that no one needs encouragement to take a second helping. It's the best salad for a party, a light lunch, or a delicious dinner.
3:34 PM EDT, October 30, 2024
Sweet bell pepper, tender cucumber, crunchy corn, turkey ham, and delicious dumplings filled with ricotta and spinach make for a simply perfect combination. If you've previously avoided tortellini or wondered how to serve it beyond just boiling it or pan-frying, this salad is the perfect solution.
Tortellini and vegetable salad
This salad is a great idea for a quick and tasty meal. It combines the pasta delicacy of tortellini with the freshness of vegetables and a refreshing hint of sauce. It's excellent both as a standalone dish and as a side for a barbecue or dinner. Additionally, preparing it is really quick and simple.
Instead of turkey ham, you can use other deli meats, cooked chicken, smoked salmon, or tofu.
Ingredients:
- 10.5 oz tortellini with spinach and ricotta,
- 1 red bell pepper,
- 3.5 oz turkey deli ham,
- 1 small can of corn,
- 3.5 oz lamb's lettuce,
- 1 green cucumber,
- Salt and pepper to taste,
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise,
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt,
- 1 clove of garlic.
Preparation:
Step 1. Wash the cucumber and slice it. Remove the seeds from the bell pepper and dice it.
Step 2. Dice the turkey ham as well. If using chicken, cut it into cubes and fry it. Simply tear the smoked salmon into pieces.
Step 3. Transfer the washed and dried lamb's lettuce to a bowl. Add the tortellini cooked according to the package instructions, corn, sliced cucumber, bell pepper, and ham. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4. Add the pressed garlic, mayonnaise, and Greek yogurt. Mix thoroughly to combine the ingredients and ensure they are evenly coated with the sauce.
Step 5. Transfer the prepared salad to a serving bowl. Enjoy!
