One of my husband’s favourite foods is cheese tortellini. Second probably to the one and only KD, as I may have mentioned once or twice.
I on the other hand, could take or leave tortellini. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good bowl of pasta just as much as the next person. But I usually find the store bought tortellini devoid of much cheese and very unsatisfying. In this salad however, lets just say it has made me a tortellini convert.
This cold salad is an update on your usual creamy pasta salads found at your summer bbqs. Savoury roasted mushrooms and crunchy arugula combine with a generous amount of parmesan cheese and a delicious tangy vinaigrette. And served cold, it is perfect for this crazy summer heat!
Tortellini lovers everywhere rejoice – this one’s for you!
Dara
Tortellini Salad with Mushrooms, Arugula, and Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
Serves | 4 |
Dietary | Vegetarian |
Meal type | Main Dish, Salad |
Website | Adapted from The Vintage Mixer |
Ingredients
- 350 Grams cheese tortellini
- 16oz sliced cremini mushrooms
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 Tsp salt and pepper
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme
- 5oz arugula
- 1/3-1/2 cup shredded parmesan
Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
- 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Note
This salad stands great on it's own as a vegetarian main and is also a delicious side for bbq chicken or fish. You can substitute any other tortellini you like - pesto or spinach filled would be fantastic. This pasta salad holds up well and is still tasty the next day.
Directions
1. | Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss mushrooms with olive oil, salt, and fresh thyme and place evenly on baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes until tender and set aside. |
2. | Cook tortellini according to package direction. Drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a large bowl with mushrooms, arugula, and parmesan cheese. Toss to combine. Add dressing and toss again to evenly coat. |
Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette | |
3. | Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl. |
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