Tortellini Spinach Salad With Sesame Dressing Recipes

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• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, for dressing, in a small heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar and oil. Cook and stir over low heat just until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Stir in the sesame seeds, onion, salt and paprika; set aside., Drain tortellini and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, , combine the tortellini, spinach, cucumbers, oranges, almonds and bacon. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

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• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
• In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, spinach, cheese, tomatoes and olives. Add enough salad dressing to coat. Toss and season with salt and pepper.

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• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large salad bowl, layer the spinach, cabbage, tomatoes and onions. , Drain tortellini and rinse in cold water; place over onions. Top with bacon. Drizzle with salad dressing; do not toss. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

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• Combine dressing ingredients (oil through black pepper) in a jar, shaking to combine (or whisk together in a small bowl).
• Cook tortellini according to package directions, being sure not to overcook. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
• Stir the bell pepper, tomato and onion with the tortellini. Pour half of the dressing over and toss well.
• Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours. (Cover and chill if longer than 1 hour. Bring to room temperature before serving.).
• Just before serving, stir the spinach into the tortellini mixture. Pour on the remaining dressing and toss well. Sprinkle on the sesame seeds and toss again.
• *Note: To toast sesame seeds, place in a small, dry skillet and toast over medium heat until they begin to pop and smoke slightly, about 3 minutes. Let cool. Be careful not to burn them!

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Add to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the spinach, basil, and scallions, Gouda and tomato to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
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• Preheat oven to 425°. Toss onion with oil; spread into a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Roast until softened and lightly browned, 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally., Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse gently with cold water; drain well., Place 1/2 cup salad dressing, vinegar and roasted onion in a blender. Cover; process until blended, thinning with additional dressing if desired., To serve, place spinach, chicken, artichoke hearts, olives, peppers and tortellini in a large bowl; toss with onion mixture. Top with cheese.

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• Cook the fresh tortellini in boiling salted water until just tender (about 3-4 minutes) drain and place in a large glass bowl.
• In another bowl combine the olive oil with lemon juice, red wine vinegar, parsley, oregano and Parmesan cheese (if using) season with salt and black pepper to taste; pour over the cooked tortellini, toss to coat, cover and chill for 4-24 hours.
• Before serving add in the fresh spinach, feta cheese and red onion slices; toss gently to coat.
• Mound the salad on a plate and arrange the sliced or quartered egg around the salad.
• Delicious!

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• In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, tortellini and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

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• Combine all ingredients; cover.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

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• For the salad, just toss the ingredients in a salad bowl and set aside to prepare the dressing.
• To make the dressing, cook the sesame seeds and garlic in the oil in a small skillet for 1 minute (not too hot or garlic will pop and splatter).
• Remove from heat and stir in rest of the ingredients.
• Cool slightly and pour over the salad.
• Toss gently and serve.

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients for the sesame dressing in a screw-top jar and shake vigorously. Set aside.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Drop in the tortellini and cook until al dente, about 5 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain in a colander. Run cold water over the tortellini until they are cold, then drain again very well. Pour into a large serving bowl.
• Stir in the pepper, tomato, and onion, then pour on half of the sesame dressing and toss well. Let marinate at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours. Cover and chill if longer than 1 hour. Bring to room temperature before serving.
• Place the sesame seeds in a dry, small saucepan and toast them over medium heat until they begin to pop and smoke slightly, about 3 minutes. Pour into a little dish and let cool.
• Just before serving, stir the spinach into the tortellini mixture. Pour on the remaining dressing and toss well. Sprinkle on the sesame seeds and toss again.

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• Bring orange juice to boil in small saucepan over medium-high heat and simmer until reduced to about 1 Tbsp., about 6 minutes. Meanwhile, place spinach in large bowl, and set aside.
• Whisk reduced orange juice, zest, ginger, vinegar, and honey together in small bowl. Whisk in vegetable and sesame oils and season with salt and pepper.
• Toss shrimp, orange segments, and scallions,with 2 tablespoons dressing in bowl and season with salt and pepper. . Toss spinach with remaining dressing and season with salt and pepper. Divide spinach among 4 individual plates and top with shrimp and oranges. Serve.