Our Best Tortellini Salad
- SERVES
- 8
- PREP
- 20 Min
It’s the time of year when we’re firing up the grill, doing more backyard entertaining, and wanting to eat fresher. Yet we don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. So here’s an easy-as-can-be salad that starts with a few freezer favorites that cut down on prep, and promises to deliver lots of oohs and aahs.
What You'll Need
- 1 (19-ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini, cooked according to package directions
- 2 cup frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and dried well
- 2 cup frozen cauliflower florets, thawed and dried well
- 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 2 cup frozen cooked diced chicken, thawed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 3/4 cup (4 ounces) cheddar cheese chunks
- 1/2 cup black olives, drained well
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
What to Do
- In a large bowl, combine tortellini, broccoli, cauliflower, peas, chicken, tomatoes, cheese, and olives.
- In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, onion powder, salt, and pepper; mix well. Pour mixture over vegetables and toss until evenly coated. Cover and chill until ready to use.