Trio Tortellini Salad

Fresh yellow squash, corn and cheese tortellini come together for a delicious summer pasta salad.

Makes: 10 cups
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Recipe Created By: Kim Galeaz
Featured In: My Indiana Home

Ingredients

  • 1 bag (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
  • 3 tablespoons corn oil
  • ⅔ cups sweet Vadalia onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced
  • 3 ½ cups yellow squash, halved and cut into ⅓- to ½-inch slices
  • 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen or canned)
  • 1 ⅔ cups yellow grape tomatoes, halved
  • ¾ cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
  • ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook cheese tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside to cool.
  2. In a large (at least 12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add onions and cook until starting to soften, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add yellow squash slices and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until squash starts to soften. Stir in corn kernels and tomatoes and heat until thoroughly warmed.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in basil, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese right before serving. Refrigerate leftovers in a tightly covered container.

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