Broccoli Tortellini Salad Recipe
Broccoli Tortellini Salad is a yummy dish that mixes cheese-filled tortellini pasta with bright green broccoli. The dressing covers each pasta and veggie bit, making them taste really good. You can serve this salad warm or cold, and the flavors mix together nicely. It's a flexible dish – you can have it as a side or a light meal. Whether you're at a family dinner, potluck, or picnic, people will love this salad because it's so tasty, with its mix of delicious pasta, fresh veggies, and yummy dressing.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Cutting Board
- Knife
Ingredients
- 1 pound Cheese-filled tortellini pasta about 450g
- 3 cups Fresh broccoli florets about 300g
- 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1/4 cup Sundried tomatoes chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a big pot.
- Put the tortellini pasta in and cook it until it's soft but still a bit firm.
- Drain the cooked pasta in a colander and leave it to the side.
- While the pasta cooks, steam the broccoli until it's soft but still a little crunchy.
- Once the broccoli is done, take it out and let it cool down a bit.
- Mix together some extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, chopped sundried tomatoes, salt, and pepper in a bowl to make the dressing.
- Put the cooked tortellini and steamed broccoli in a big bowl.
- Pour the dressing over them and gently mix everything together.
- You can serve the Broccoli Tortellini Salad warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Add extras like tomatoes or chicken to make it your own.
- Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days in a sealed container.
- Taste the dressing before mixing to make sure it's just right.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best taste, but frozen ones are okay too.
- Make more if you need to feed a big group or want to prepare meals in advance.