Sloughed Tortellini Salad Recipe

Ingredients for Sloughed Tortellini Salad

• Cheese Filled Tortellini
• Fresh Spinach
• Green Onions
• Ripe Olives
• Red Bell Pepper
• Baby Shrimp
• Sour Cream
• Mayonnaise
• Caesar Salad Dressing
• Salt
• Fresh Ground Pepper

How to Make Sloughed Tortellini Salad

1. Cook 1 pound of cheese tortellini according to package directions. Drain well and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. Blanch 5 ounces of fresh spinach in a pot of boiling water for 1 minute. Immediately drain and rinse with cold water to maintain its vibrant green color.
3. Finely chop 1/2 cup of red onion.
4. Slice 1/2 cup of Kalamata olives.
5. Dice 1/2 cup of bell pepper (any color).
6. Cook 8 ounces of shrimp until pink and opaque. Chop into bite-sized pieces once cool.
7. In a large glass or plastic bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, blanched spinach, red onion, olives, bell pepper, and shrimp.
8. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, salt, and pepper to taste.
9. Pour the dressing over the tortellini mixture and toss gently to combine.
10. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
11. Serve chilled and enjoy!