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    Tortellini Mozzarella Garden Salad

    By: Jane · Updated: 2 Feb, '15 · This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

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    Hi there! I thought I'd share a salad recipe with you today that we've eaten several times within this last month. Our garden is producing lots of lettuce and spinach right now so we eat at least one salad a day.  I came up with this recipe for what I'm calling my Tortellini Mozzarella Garden Salad quite by accident.

    Tortellini mozzarella garden salad | cottage at the crossroads

    You see, last month I made some appetizers for the Civitan Golf Benefit Party, and I had some left over tortellini and mozzarella that I didn't use.  I am not one to waste anything, so the next day I put them in a salad that I was making. I don't know why I've never thought to put those two ingredients into a garden salad before, but they are awesome in a salad!  The cheese-filled tortellini and the additional mozzarella offer enough protein to make the salad a full, hearty meal.

    Tortellini mozzarella garden salad | cottage at the crossroads
    Tortellini mozzarella garden salad | cottage at the crosroads
    Tortellini mozzarella garden salad | cottage at the crossroads

    To make this salad you will need some fresh tortellini which you will find in the refrigerated section of your grocery. Cook it according to the package directions (about 5-7 minutes) and let it drain and cool. I only use half a package each time I make this so I refrigerate the other half and use it in another salad within a day or so. While I'm waiting for the tortellini to cool, I start preparing my salad by tearing different types of lettuces in a bowl.  I use romaine, red and green butterhead, and some baby spinach because that's what we have growing in the garden right now. Next I chop an onion into little slivers. I actually used 2 small onions from our garden, but you could use any sweet onion such as a Vidalia.

    Tortellini mozzarella garden salad | cottage at the crossroads

    Then I add some sliced radishes, cucumbers, red pepper and cherry tomatoes. (You're not seeing any cherry tomatoes in this photo because I used them all up the day before!)

    Tortellini mozzarella garden salad | cottage at the crossroads

    And then I add a small can of sliced black olives, minus a few that I nibble on before  they even hit the salad!

    Tortellini mozzarella garden salad | cottage at the crossroads

    Now this is the ingredient that really makes this salad-these fresh mozzarella balls that are marinated in olive oil and spices. I purchase them at Sam's, and I only use about 10 of the balls in each salad. But when you scoop them out of this container, be sure to get a spoonful or two of the olive oil and spices with them and put it into your salad, too. Makes it super tasty!

    Tortellini mozzarella garden salad | cottage at the crossroads

    I cut up the mozzarella balls into smaller pieces before adding them to the salad.

    Tortellini mozzarella garden salad | cottage at the crossroads

    This is the salad dressing that I use. Sam's sells the Olive Garden Italian Dressing, but you could use any dressing of your choice.

    Tortellini mozzarella garden salad | cottage at the crossroads

    Toss everything together to make sure the tortellini is covered with some of the dressing. Oh, my!

    Tortellini mozzarella garden salad | cottage at the crossroads

    If you're like us, you'll find yourself making this more than once! Enjoy!

    If you'd like a printable version of this recipe, click HERE.

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    1. Lisa F

      May 23, 2014 at 6:31 pm

      Loved the salad recipe, it will become a new addition to our summer meals this year! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂

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    2. Jean Windham

      May 22, 2014 at 8:52 pm

      I cannot wait to make this salad. I bet it really taste wonderful especially with all the fresh lettuce from the garden. Thanks for sharing. Jean

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    3. Andrea @ This Pug Life

      May 22, 2014 at 1:29 am

      I'm pinning this recipe - I think it will be the perfect thing to make when my vegetables and lettuce are ready for harvest!

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    4. Yvonne @ StoneGable

      May 21, 2014 at 11:42 pm

      Jane, salads in the summer are the best. This is a great dinner salad... mega YUMMY! Your pictures are making my mouth water!

      Reply
    5. [email protected] Charm

      May 21, 2014 at 12:18 am

      Oh how I love me some salad and this one looks sooooo good!

      Blessings,
      Linda

      Reply
    6. Mary

      May 20, 2014 at 7:01 am

      Jane, I had to chuckle over Leo's comment 🙂 Your salad combo sounds wonderful with the addition of the tortellini and mozz!

      Reply
    7. SheilaG @ Plum Doodles

      May 19, 2014 at 11:15 pm

      This salad looks so yummy, Jane. I'm sure it's even better since you're using fresh-from-your-garden veggies.

      Reply
    8. Jayne

      May 19, 2014 at 10:35 am

      Oh MY! This looks DELICIOUS!! I'm pinning then I'm heading to the grocery store. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    9. Dawn

      May 19, 2014 at 7:53 am

      Looks so yummy, I am pinning 🙂

      Reply
    10. Tina

      May 19, 2014 at 7:51 am

      Oh Wow! Does that look delish 🙂

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    11. [email protected]

      May 19, 2014 at 6:26 am

      Ya'll have got to try this. It'll make your tongue slap your brains out. Too descriptive ? Sorry, but it's really good.

      Reply
    12. Sharon

      May 18, 2014 at 10:49 pm

      My kind of salad! Sounds delicious.

      Reply
    13. michelle

      May 18, 2014 at 10:08 pm

      I pinned this. It will be great for our church women's luncheon. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    14. Heather

      May 18, 2014 at 10:03 pm

      Oh total yumminess!!! This looks amazing Jane!! I love pasta salads but have never tried making it with tortellini! Thanks for sharing your recipe at Monday Funday! I've pinned it to our group party board , shared on google plus and scheduled it to go out on fb and twitter!! xo Heather

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    15. Babs

      May 18, 2014 at 9:02 pm

      This is my kind of salad! It looks delicious and I can't wait to try your recipe. Yum!

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