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ITALIAN TORTELLINI SALAD

Contributed By: dneibling
dneibling

This dish is great to take to a summer potluck or to make in the morning before work for an easy dinner.

Ingredients

1 pound Frozen or fresh cheese tortellini

1 cup Fat free Italian dressing

2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar

1 cup Chopped tomatoes

4 oz. Pepperoni slices cut into quarters

2 cups Shredded colby/jack cheese

1 cup Fresh spinach, washed and torn into bite size pieces

Preparation

Cook tortellini in a large pot of boiling water for 5-8 minutes. Chill pasta in colander under cold running water for several minutes. Drain and place in a large serving bowl. Add remaining ingredients to pasta and toss. This dish may be served immediately or chilled up to 24 hours before serving.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Egg & Cheese
Salads & Dressings
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Holiday: July 4th

Nutrient Information

Calories: 681
Total Fat: 37 g
Saturated Fat: 18 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 51 g
Protein: 31 g
Vitamin A: 292 RE
Vitamin C: 8 mg
Calcium: 626 mg
Sodium: 2137 mg
Iron: 2 mg
Fiber: 2 g