Try These Delicious But Easy Salad Recipes: Tortellini Broccoli Salad And Delightful Fruit Salad
Whether you are looking for a salad to serve at home or to take to a potluck, reunion, etc, these salad recipes are sure to please. The Tortellini Broccoli Salad can be a meal by adding some leftover, cooked chicken or some deli chicken meat. And who wouldn’t love a Delightful Fruit Salad that is swift and easy?
TORTELLINI BROCCOLI SALAD
1 pkg (7-oz) cheese tortellini
1 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 blow (6-oz) marinated artichokes, drained
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
2 1/2 tsp chopped fresh basil
3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
6 cherry tomatoes, halved
Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. Rinse and drain again. In a massive bowl, combine the tortellini with the broccoli florets, parsley, artichokes, and green onions; toss lightly to mix. Pour the Italian dressing over the tortellini mixture and sprinkle with the fresh basil. Toss gently to coat. Cover salad and chill until serving time. Toss gently again just before serving. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the salad and garnish with the cherry tomatoes.
Note: This is an excellent make ahead salad as it can be prepared 6 to 8 hours before serving, if need be. Also, you can add leftover, cooked chicken to make an excellent entree salad.
DELIGHTFUL FRUIT SALAD
1 pkg (4-serving size) lemon pudding and pie filling mix
1 pkg Dream Whip
1 can (approx. 16-oz) fruit cocktail, drained
1 can (approx. 16-oz) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (approx. 16-oz) can peach slices, drained
2 cups miniature marshmallows
Make the pie filling mix according to package directions but using 1 3/4 cups water; cool.
While pie filling cools, make the Dream Whip according to the package directions (or whip 1/2 pint whipping cream.) Fold the whipped mixture into the cooled pie filling. Gently fold in the fruit cocktail, oranges, peaches, and marshmallows.
Enjoy!
Try These Delicious But Simple Salad Recipes: Tortellini Broccoli Salad And Delightful Fruit Salad
For more of Linda’s swift and simple recipes visit her blog at http://grandmasquickfixrecipes.blogspot.com
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Salad Recipes: Homemade Roquefort Salad Dressing, Middle East Pear Salad, Italian Tortellini Salad
If you love salads and homemade salad dressings, this article is for you. Select from recipes for your own Homemade Roquefort Salad Dressing, which can be stored in the refrigerator in a covered jar, Middle East Pear Salad, using fruit and yogurt, or Tortellini Broccoli Salad. Now how’s that for variety?
ROQUEFORT SALAD DRESSING
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp vinegar
2 tbsp lemon juice
3-oz crumbled Roquefort cheese
Place all ingredients in blender container. Blend together for 1 minute. Stir mixture well. Store in the refrigerator in a covered container or jar.
MIDDLE EAST PEAR SALAD
1 can (29-ounce) pear halves, chilled & drained
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup sugar
Ground cinnamon for garnish
Lettuce leaves
Place lettuce leaves on serving plate and top with pear halves, cut side up. Combine the yogurt and sugar together in a small bowl; mix well. Spoon yogurt mixture into the pear cavities. Sprinkle cinnamon over the top.
ITALIAN TORTELLINI SALAD
1 pkg (7-oz) cheese filled spinach tortellini
8 oz provolone cheese, cubed
1 small tomato, coarsely chopped
1/2 small green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup sliced pitted ripe olives, drained
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain tortellini in a colander. Place colander in a massive bowl of cover cold water. Let stand for 5 minutes. Drain well. Transfer tortellini to a serving bowl. Add cubed provolone cheese, tomato, pepper strips, olives, and green onions. Pour dressing over the mixture. Toss gently to coat. Top with grated Parmesan and toss lightly.
Enjoy!
Salad Recipes: Homemade Roquefort Salad Dressing, Middle East Pear Salad, Italian Tortellini Salad
For more of my swift and simple recipes visit my blog at http://grandmasquickfixrecipes.blogspot.com
