Fat Free Salad Dressing: {soups-salads-and-salad-dressings} Carrot Tortellini Salad

Monday, July 20, 2009

{soups-salads-and-salad-dressings} Carrot Tortellini Salad

Carrot Tortellini Salad
Simple & Delicious

Hasel King from Nacogdoches, Texas combines spinach tortellini and carrots to bring color and variety to this tasty chilled pasta recipe. Italian dressing and fragrant basil add lively flavor with minimal effort.

SERVINGS: 7
CATEGORY: Salads
METHOD:
TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Ingredients:
1 package (10 ounces) refrigerated cheese-filled spinach tortellini
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2/3 cup Italian salad dressing
2 green onions, sliced
8 to 12 small fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:
Cook both types of tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water.
In a large bowl, combine tortellini and remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving, stirring occasionally. Yield: 7 servings.

Nutrition Facts
One serving:1 cup
Calories: 328 Fat:15 g Saturated Fat:5 g Cholesterol:33 mg Sodium:702 mg Carbohydrate:37 g Fiber:3 g Protein:12 g

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Carrot-Tortellini-Salad

Beth Layman :)

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