Salads & sides

Vegetable Tortellini Salad

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I first made this recipe for a company picnic and everyone wanted the recipe. It was so delicious that I had to make it for my family. Great recipe and kids like it, too!

posted by

a cook

on 6/10/2003

time

prep:

15 min

total:

15 min

servings

total:

4 servings

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what you need

pkg. (9 oz.) refrigerated cheese tortellini

1/2

cup broccoli florets

1/2

cup sliced carrots

1/2

cup red pepper strips

1/2

cup prepared GOOD SEASONS Caesar Dressing Mix

Make It

COOK pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, place vegetables in large colander.

POUR cooked pasta and the pasta cooking water over vegetables; drain well. Place in large bowl.

ADD dressing; toss to coat. Serve immediately. Or, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Serving Suggestion

This makes a great brown-bag lunch when paired with fresh fruit and fat-free milk.

Variation

Prepare as directed, using prepared GOOD SEASONS Italian Dressing & Recipe Mix or KRAFT Classic Caesar Dressing.

Substitute

Prepare as directed, using 2-1/2 cups frozen cheese tortellini.

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scrapo

posted:4/18/2008

Great - but I have to admit I put a special spin on the salad to use as a main meal. I sauteed the veggies in olive oil, used the Garlic Herb Version of Good Seasons, and also mixed in a 1/2 a cube of lowfat cream cheese to make it creamier! Topped it off w/ a sprinkle of real parmesan cheese! It was a hit!

octavia62580

posted:10/15/2007

Good! I loved the different textures-- firm, cheese-filled tortellini, crunchy vegetables, zesty dressing. Definately a unique take on pasta salad.

lmcglashen

posted:5/5/2007

I was looking for something different, yet simple and inexpensive. This salad was perfect. I doubled the recipe and used the Balsamic Dressing mix. The only thing I would do different next time is reduce the amount of carrots. Good choice!

lilamuraa

posted:4/19/2007

I didn't use carrots, and I only used a quarter of a cup of caesar dressing. But I was surprised that this simple recipe was so enjoyable.

a cook

posted:2/6/2005

I made this salad for our Super Bowl party. It was a hit. I added cauliflower and used a six-cheese tortellini. The recipe easily doubles and it packs up great for lunches.

kjenter

posted:12/2/2004

I was looking for something quick for a covered dish these holiday season. I plan to make this receipe even past the holiday as this is the type of food which I could eat over and over. Karen

a cook

posted:3/25/2004

I made this receipe for a family BBQ and everyone really enjoyed it. I doubled the recipe and also added 1/2 c. lite mayo to make a creamy Italian dressing. Would be a great meal in itself by added cubed chicken or turkey.

a cook

posted:9/10/2003

Everyone that I served it to really liked it and it was VERY easy to make and had good flavor.

a cook

posted:6/25/2003

My husband really liked it which surprised me. I couldn't find the Good Seasons dressing, so I used Emeril's Parmesan dressing and it was really good. I will make this again!

a cook

posted:6/10/2003

I first made this recipe for a company picnic and everyone wanted the recipe. It was so delicious that I had to make it for my family. Great recipe and kids like it, too!