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Spinach and Tortellini Salad

A simple, make-ahead pasta salad with cheese tortellini, spinach, tomatoes, olives, and Italian dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring Cups
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the cheese-filled tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  2. Make sure the frozen chopped spinach is fully thawed and well drained to avoid excess liquid.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, drained spinach, grated Parmesan, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced black olives.
  4. Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Refrigerate the salad until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Difficulty: Crazy Simple.
  • Recipe yields about 8 servings.
  • Used half of the suggested spinach and dressing in the original version.
  • You can substitute a different dressing if desired.