Chilled Italian Shrimp and Tortellini Salad

Name: Chilled Italian Shrimp and Tortellini Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 8 1/2 oz Delallo Ricotta Spinach tortellini; 2 lbs jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined); 1/4 small red onion (sliced thin); 2 stalks celery (sliced); 1 oz capers; 1/4 cup sliced black olives; 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped); 2 tbsp fresh basil (chopped); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small clove garlic (minced); 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar; Juice of 1 fresh lemon; 3/4 tsp kosher salt; fresh black pepper (to taste)

This delicious, light shrimp and tortellini salad can be served as a side or main dish, perfect for summer potlucks or pool parties, or anytime you need a pasta salad that isn't weighed down with heavy mayo.

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Chilled Italian Shrimp and Tortellini Salad

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Ingredients

6 servings

8 1/2 oz Delallo Ricotta Spinach tortellini
2 lbs jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1/4 small red onion (sliced thin)
2 stalks celery (sliced)
1 oz capers
1/4 cup sliced black olives
2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
2 tbsp fresh basil (chopped)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small clove garlic (minced)
1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
Juice of 1 fresh lemon
3/4 tsp kosher salt
fresh black pepper (to taste)

Steps

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook tortellini according to package directions. Using a large mesh spoon, transfer the pasta to a colander and rinse under cold water.
Return water to a boil and add the shrimp, poach for 2 to 3 minutes, until they are just pink, rinse under cold water to stop them from cooking, drain and cut into large pieces.
In a small bowl whisk together the dressing ingredients.
In a large bowl, mix the onion, celery, capers and olives and pour the dressing over; mix well.
Add the shrimp, tortellini and remaining ingredients. Adjust salt and pepper to taste and chill before serving.