a tasty method to prepare green beans. fantastic when eaten with rice.
| Prep Time: | 20 mins |
| Cook Time: | 10 mins |
| Additional Time: | 2 hrs |
| Total Time: | 2 hrs 30 mins |
| Servings: | 8 |
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 (6.5 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, diced
- 4 ounces sliced pepperoni, quartered
- 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives
- 2 green onions, sliced
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start the salad: Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes.
- While the tortellini is cooking, make the dressing: Whisk oil, both vinegars, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
- Finish the salad: Drain tortellini, then rinse with cold water and drain again. Transfer to a large bowl and add artichoke hearts, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives, and green onions. Pour dressing over top and toss until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 415 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 30 g |
| Cholesterol | 53 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Protein | 17 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8 g |
| Sodium | 729 mg |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
Yummy! I don’t understand why anyone would think this is bland. I added about a half pint of grape tomatoes quartered and substituted grated Mozzarella, since I had those things that needed to be used in my fridge. Next time, I’m thinking I might like some fresh basil leaves added, too.
I didn’t add any salt. Instead I use grated Parmesan cheese. I also added oregano. This recipe is amazing and easy to make. Are use spinach tortellini for my recipe instead to give it a little color
Perfection!! We all loved it and it was super fun to make!! I used frozen tortellini, hard salami instead of pepperoni and I didn’t have green onions…. I will do it the same way next time. Can’t wait to bring this to a potluck!!!
This is my go to salad for family dinners!
I used frozen cheese tortellini and it turned out great. The only thing I would change is more dressing. The pasta soaked it up, but otherwise it was great!
Nice mixture, did need some fresh dill, parsley and some zing to the dressing.
Nice mixture, did need some fresh dill, parsley and some zing to the dressing.
I enjoyed this this salad even if I didn’t have any pepperoni to add to it! Next time I’ll try to be better prepared and add in the pepperoni.
Disclaimer: Did not make the sauce as directed, instead used the same amount of Italian dressing, (1/3 c + 3 T). What a great recipe! I took advice of several other posters and used Italian dressing instead of making the olive oil/vinegar/seasoning blend and it turned out so delicious! I omitted the artichoke and instead did cherry tomatoes. I also cut back the cheese to about 4 oz. and did a mix of mozzarella and sharp cheddar. Topped it off with some fresh chopped Italian parsley. It was a smashing hit at our family party. Thanks!
Such a great recipe with tortellini. We’ve tweaked it a little from time to time but that’s the beauty of such a versatile recipe! We enjoy it with bottom mushrooms and trying different cheeses.
Made it for a birthday picnic and folks raved about it. Easy to make and great tasting!
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Everyone loved this. Made on a hot summer day with ease. Two different Italian families – three generations all agreed together!
Absolutely delicious! My four teen boys also loved it. Changes: I used Apple Cider Vinegar instead of white vinegar. Instead of Italian seasoning (didn’t have), I used 1/2 tsp. each basil & oregano. I used Kalamata olives. I will double the recipe next time, because it didn’t make nearly enough for our family.
I used cheese and prosciutto tortellini and be sure to not overcook the tortellini. I got lazy and used bottles Italian salad dressing and cedar cheese curds along with the mozzarella cheese. Wife liked it … that’s what counts.
So good! I’ve made it twice, once with just italian dressing and it was amazing and the second time, I made it with the olive oil and balsamic vinegarette and both times it was great! I used pepperoni the first time and the second diced a smoked mild sausage. Now a family favorite!
I made a few adjustments, making the recipe a little spicier. I added garbanzo beans because I’m like that. I changed the ratio between the balsamic vinegar and the white distilled vinegar. More balsamic. I shared it with a group of women at a potluck. The next day I heated some leftovers in an alfredo sauce. It was so delicious!
This wasn’t very popular at my party, but I think kids might like it better then adults. I also tried it by putting the ingredients on skewers at a picnic party. They went over okay, but not as I had expected.
Excellent salad. I made this for get together and everyone liked it. I used a dried sausage instead of pepperoni, a fresh mozzarella, and halved black olives. I would make it according to recipe next time. Dressing was just right.
It was super easy to make, and tasted delicious! Probably would’ve made more of the dressing/sauce, but otherwise it’s great.
Thank you for the inspiration. I didn’t have any artichokes but I used heart of palm, and added chopped red pepper, celery and zucchini along with store bought Greek dressing and it was a big hit. Thank You again.