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quick summer tortellini salad

★★★★★ 3
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a recipe by
Deb Justus
@AHappyCooker
The Villages, FL

This is a quick delicious summer salad. Perfect for picnics, no need to refrigerate. A little sweet, a little tart, with a touch of fresh basil for a punch of flavor. You choose the tortellini and smoked sausage you like the most. Chop, chop, chop and you're done! Enjoy.

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This is perfect for your next picnic. I really enjoyed the different textures in this salad. The dressing added great flavor. A super-easy summer salad!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
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★★★★★ 3
serves 10-12
prep time 30 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For quick summer tortellini salad

  • 16 oz
    fresh tortellini
  • 1 1/2 c
    swiss cheese
  • 1 1/2 c
    summer sausage or salami
  • 1 can
    small black olives
  • 1 1/2 c
    fresh mushrooms
  • 4
    green onions
  • 2/3 c
    red wine vinegar
  • 2/3 c
    canola oil
  • 2/3 c
    sugar
  • 1/4 c
    basil, fresh
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper

How To Make quick summer tortellini salad

  • 1
    Cook the tortellini in boiling, salted water for 5 minutes. Rinse with cold water and cool.
  • 2
    In a large bowl combine, cubed sausage and cheese with chopped mushrooms, olives and minced green onions. Add the cooled tortellini and basil.
  • 3
    In a separate bowl combine the sugar, vinegar, oil, salt, garlic and pepper. Stir until thoroughly combined. Add to the pasta mixture. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • 4
    Enjoy!
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