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Feta Cheese Pasta Primavera Salad
Recipe Type:
Pasta,
Broccoli,
Tomatoes,
Cheese
Yields: 6 servings
Prep time: 30 min
Ingredients:
1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese
tortellini
1 cup hot water
2 cups
broccoli flowerets*
1 cup quartered cherry
tomatoes
1 cup thinly-sliced carrots
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup sliced green onions
Freshly-grated parmesan cheese
* Sometimes I leave out the broccoli. It
just depends on my mood! This is a recipe that you can be creative in making.
Preparation:
Prepare tortellini according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate
1 hour.
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In a large saucepan (with a steamer rack) over medium-high heat, place water and heat until boiling. Add broccoli flowerets, cover, and steam 2 to 3 minutes or until bright green but still undercooked. Remove from heat and cool.
Remove cooked tortellini from refrigerator.
In a large bowl, combine
tortellini, broccoli, tomatoes, carrot slices, feta cheese, Italian salad dressing, and green onions; stir gently until blended. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Before serving, sprinkle the top with the parmesan cheese.
Makes 6 servings.
