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Spinach and Tortellini Salad

A quick, chilled pasta salad combining cheese tortellini, spinach, tomatoes, olives, and Parmesan tossed in Italian dressing.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 19 oz cheese-filled tortellini package
  • 10 oz frozen chopped spinach thawed and drained; package
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 12 oz sliced black olives cans
  • 1 cup Italian dressing
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the cheese tortellini in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions until tender, about the time indicated on the package.
  • Drain the tortellini and rinse under cold water to stop cooking; drain well.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, thawed and thoroughly drained chopped spinach, grated Parmesan, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced black olives.
  • Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, then refrigerate until ready to serve.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Large Bowl

Notes

  • DIFFICULTY: Crazy Simple.
  • Feeds about 8 people.
  • I used half of the suggested spinach amount and Italian dressing.
  • You can swap the dressing if desired.