Easy Tortellini Vegetable Salad

Health score
33%
Easy Tortellini Vegetable Salad
25 min.
8
278kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and delicious dish that’s perfect for any occasion? Look no further than this Easy Tortellini Vegetable Salad! Bursting with flavor and packed with nutrients, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful treat for your taste buds. With a combination of cheese-filled and spinach-filled tortellini, this recipe brings together the best of both worlds, offering a rich and satisfying base.

The addition of colorful vegetables like red bell pepper, fresh parsley, and a hint of heat from serrano chile elevates this dish, making it a refreshing choice for lunch, a side dish, or even a main course. Plus, the marinated artichoke hearts add a tangy twist that perfectly complements the creamy cheese sauce from the frozen vegetable mix.

In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this delightful salad that serves eight, making it an ideal option for gatherings, picnics, or meal prep for the week ahead. With only 278 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. Whether served immediately or chilled for later, this Easy Tortellini Vegetable Salad is sure to impress your family and friends. Get ready to enjoy a dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • oz cheese tortellini refrigerated
  • oz spinach tortellini refrigerated
  • 24 oz broccoli frozen
  • 0.3 cup onion red chopped
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped
  • medium bell pepper red chopped
  •  serrano chiles seeded chopped
  • 12 oz marinated artichoke drained chopped
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. In 4-quart saucepan, cook tortellini as directed on packages; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool.
  2. Cook frozen vegetables as directed on bag; cool.
  3. In large bowl, mix onion, parsley, bell pepper, chile and artichokes.
  4. Add tortellini and vegetables; stir until well blended.
  5. Add lemon juice and reserved 1/4 cup artichoke marinade; toss to mix.
  6. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts

Calories278kcal
Protein17.59%
Fat28.71%
Carbs53.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.63
Glycemic Load
7.72
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
16.470434758974%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.09mg
Hesperetin
0.27mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
4.04mg
Luteolin
0.82mg
Isorhamnetin
0.25mg
Kaempferol
6.73mg
Myricetin
0.33mg
Quercetin
3.95mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:278.39kcal
13.92%
Fat:9.03g
13.89%
Saturated Fat:2.32g
14.52%
Carbohydrates:38.01g
12.67%
Net Carbohydrates:32.35g
11.76%
Sugar:4.59g
5.1%
Cholesterol:27.11mg
9.04%
Sodium:492.35mg
21.41%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.45g
24.89%
Vitamin C:107.76mg
130.62%
Vitamin K:118.34µg
112.7%
Vitamin A:1676.28IU
33.53%
Fiber:5.66g
22.64%
Folate:64.77µg
16.19%
Calcium:158.76mg
15.88%
Iron:2.48mg
13.77%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.32%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.22%
Potassium:322.05mg
9.2%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.84%
Phosphorus:62.99mg
6.3%
Vitamin E:0.92mg
6.14%
Vitamin B5:0.55mg
5.52%
Magnesium:21.36mg
5.34%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.88%
Vitamin B3:0.73mg
3.66%
Selenium:2.17µg
3.1%
Zinc:0.42mg
2.78%
Copper:0.05mg
2.51%