5 Cheese Tortellini Summer Salad
- 5-10
- min
cooking time
- 10-12
- servings
- easy
- difficulty
5 Cheese Tortellini Summer Salad
5 Cheese Tortellini Summer Salad
Ingredients
- One 20-ounce package Giovanni Rana 5 Cheese Tortellini
- 1 ½ cup snap peas, trimmed and halved
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1/2 cup warm water
- ¾ cup of your favorite bottled vinaigrette, such as balsamic or lemon
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup soft shredded cheese, such as mozzarella or asiago
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Preparation
Cook the tortellini according to package instructions, adding the snap peas and tortellini to the pot at the same time. While the pasta and peas are cooking, make an ice water bath: Dissolve the salt and warm water in a large bowl. Add 4 cups each ice and water and reserve. Drain the pasta and peas, cool in the ice water bath for 2 minutes, then drain again and transfer the tortelloni to a large bowl. Add the vinaigrette, carrots, onions, and cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
