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Broccoli Tortellini Salad takes several minutes to prepare.

Broccoli Tortellini Salad takes several minutes to cook.

Broccoli Tortellini Salad makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Broccoli Tortellini Salad are:

1 package (16 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
1/2-2 cups julienned carrots
2 to 3 1/2 cups broccoli florets

DRESSING:
1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons cider or red wine viengar
1 tsp minced fresh parsley
1 tbsp minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced

Here is how you make Broccoli Tortellini Salad:

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Rinse in cold water; drain. Place carrots in a steamer basket over 1 in of boiling water in a saucepan. Cover and steam for 3-4 minutes. Add broccoli; steam 4-5 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain. In a large bowl, combine tortellini, carrots, and broccoli. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Yield: 8 servings. Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LOVELYMRSB.

The nutritional information for Broccoli Tortellini Salad is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 281.6

• Total Fat: 17.1 g
• Cholesterol: 15.0 mg
• Sodium: 632.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 27.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
• Protein: 7.8 g