Great recipe. I sauteed the asparagus, tomatoes and onion together with some oregano to give them a bit more flavor and then added them to the arugula which wilted it just enough. I also sauteed the tortellini a bit after cooking it to give it a little crispy texture. Equally good served warm or cold.
Warm Tortellini and Cherry Tomato Salad
Extravirgin olive oil and two kinds of vinegar make an easy, classic dressing for this pasta-and-vegetable salad. You can also try this with chicken or mushroom tortellini or cheese ravioli.
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 403
- Calories from fat: 26%
- Fat: 11.6g
- Saturated fat: 5.7g
- Monounsaturated fat: 4.4g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6g
- Protein: 21.7g
- Carbohydrate: 52.4g
- Fiber: 7.9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Iron: 1.9mg
- Sodium: 725mg
- Calcium: 415mg
Ingredients
- 2 (9-ounce) packages fresh cheese tortellini
- 1 1/2 cups (1 1/2-inch-long) slices fresh asparagus (about 1 pound)
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups trimmed arugula
- 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) pregrated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
- 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
Preparation
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Add asparagus to pasta during last 2 minutes of cook time. Drain.
- While pasta cooks, combine vinegars, oil, and pepper in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add pasta mixture, arugula, and remaining ingredients; toss to coat.
Warm Tortellini and Cherry Tomato Salad Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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