Name: Artichoke Tortellini Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 9-ounce package cheese-stuffed tortellini; 1 6-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, chopped and drained, reserving liquid; 1/2 green pepper, chopped; 1/2 red pepper, chopped; 2 tablespoon mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated; 1 teaspoon dried basil (or 2 tablespoons fresh); 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 2 tablespoons fresh); salt and pepper to taste

Artichoke Tortellini Salad

Artichokes are nutrient dense, so, for the 25 calories in a whole medium artichoke, you're getting 16 essential nutrients! Take advantage of some of that great nutrition using artichoke hearts in this delicious pasta dish. Yum!

Preparation Time10 min

Cooking Time15 min

Ingredients

1 9-ounce package cheese-stuffed tortellini
1 6-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, chopped and drained, reserving liquid
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/2 red pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon dried basil (or 2 tablespoons fresh)
1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 2 tablespoons fresh)
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook tortellini according to package directions; rinse and drain well.
Toss with the marinated artichoke hearts and the peppers.
Combine reserved artichoke liquid, mayonnaise, mustard, Parmesan, basil, parsley, and salt and pepper.
Toss with tortellini and serve.