happy kids italian tortellini salad

8 Pinches
worcester, MA
Updated on Aug 7, 2016

My oldest granddaughter Isis has been begging me to make her a tortellini salad. She loves Italian-style salads so I made this. Now, she's always saying, " Grandma, when are you going to make that tortellini stuff again?'" I created a monster, hahaha.

prep time 2 Hr 20 Min
cook time
method Stove Top
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - 16 oz pkg-cheese filled tortellini, frozen
  • 4 ounces sliced pepperoni
  • 2 - green onions, sliced
  • 1 small can, sliced black olives, drained
  • 1 - 6.5 oz jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
  • 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, diced
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1-1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1-1/2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon dried italian herbs
  • - salt and pepper to taste

How To Make happy kids italian tortellini salad

  • Step 1
    Cook tortellini as directed, drain. Place cooled tortellini in a lg bowl.
  • Step 2
    Add pepperoni, green onion, olives, artichokes and cheese to the bowl. In medium bowl, whisk together oil, both vinegars and italian herbs.
  • Step 3
    Season oil mix w/ salt and pepper to your taste. Drizzle over tortellini mix. Gently toss. Chill at least 2 hrs to meld flavors.

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