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Mediterranean Tortellini Salad

Mediterranean Tortellini Salad - Quick, Flavor-Packed Delight

Mediterranean Tortellini Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines tortellini with fresh vegetables and pesto.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pack Frozen Cheese Tortellini or fresh tortellini
  • 8 oz Smoked Turkey Sausage or your favorite sausage
  • 1/2 cup Prepared Pesto store-bought or homemade
  • 2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach or arugula
  • 1 cup Baby Portobello Mushrooms sliced
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans rinse before adding
  • 1 cup Roasted Sweet Red Peppers or fresh bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1/3 cup Greek Olives or Kalamata olives

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • non-stick skillet
  • Colander
  • cooking spray

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the Frozen Cheese Tortellini in a large pot of salted boiling water for 3-5 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a non-stick skillet, heat cooking spray over medium heat. Sauté the Smoked Turkey Sausage for 6-7 minutes until browned.
  3. Add the drained tortellini to the skillet with the sautéed sausage, then stir in the Prepared Pesto, Baby Spinach, Mushrooms, Cannellini Beans, Roasted Red Peppers, Feta Cheese, and Greek Olives.
  4. Combine everything gently until well mixed and the spinach wilts slightly. Remove from heat.
  5. Serve warm or allow to chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Don't overcook the tortellini. Feel free to customize vegetable ingredients to your liking. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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