Tortellini, Tomato, Salmon Salad
1 package (16 to 19 oz.) refrigerated tortellini (flavor/filling of choice - i.e. cheese, mushroom, spinach or combination of flavors)
2 cups broccoli
1 can (14.75 oz.) salmon, skinless, boneless, drained and chunked (fresh is best)
1 small tomato, seeded and diced or 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, cut up
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup red onions, diced
8 oz. Italian dressing
Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain; rinse in cold water. Transfer to large bowl. Microwave broccoli on HIGH 1-2 minutes, add to pasta. Stir in salmon, tomato, cheese, onion and dressing. Refrigerate and serve chilled.
Optional: Add cooked, crumbled bacon.
Variations: Halfed cherry tomatoes (in place of tomato), cheese of choice - sharp cheddar, etc.
1 package (16 to 19 oz.) refrigerated tortellini (flavor/filling of choice - i.e. cheese, mushroom, spinach or combination of flavors)
2 cups broccoli
1 can (14.75 oz.) salmon, skinless, boneless, drained and chunked (fresh is best)
1 small tomato, seeded and diced or 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, cut up
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup red onions, diced
8 oz. Italian dressing
Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain; rinse in cold water. Transfer to large bowl. Microwave broccoli on HIGH 1-2 minutes, add to pasta. Stir in salmon, tomato, cheese, onion and dressing. Refrigerate and serve chilled.
Optional: Add cooked, crumbled bacon.
Variations: Halfed cherry tomatoes (in place of tomato), cheese of choice - sharp cheddar, etc.