We’re suddenly in the last week of June, which make think of one thing: 4th of July is right around the corner. To me, the 4th of July means gathering with family and friends to enjoy BBQs and ice cold beers, and maybe some fireworks if you’re lucky! In honor of the red, white, and blue holiday approaching, I decided to dedicate this week’s posts to quick and easy BBQ dishes and desserts. (Emphasis on the quick and easy!) I’ll be sharing side dishes and desserts that require few ingredients and don’t take much time to prepare, meaning you can enjoy your weekend and still offer to bring a dish to the party! These recipes are perfect for last-minute invites, as some of them are “semi-homemade.”
Tortellini Salad with Artichokes, Olives, and Tomatoes
Serves 6
From Baked Bree
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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1 Tablespoon honey
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1/3 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
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1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes
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1/2 cup olives
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1 (14-ounce) can artichokes (I used marinated)
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1 package cheese tortellini
Directions
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Cook the tortellini according to the package directions. Drain.
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Combine vinegar, salt, pepper, and honey in a bowl. Whisk in olive oil.
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Toss parsley, tomatoes, olives, and artichokes in the dressing.
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Gently toss with the rest of the ingredients. Chill in the fridge for one hour or until ready to serve.
Lloyd often picks up a similar tortellini salad at a local store, so when I saw this recipe, I knew it would be a winner. He ate the entire salad in two sittings! Light but delicious and full of Mediterranean flavors, this is a welcome alternative to the same old mayo-laden pasta salad! It’s guaranteed to be a hit, as the ingredients taste fresh and bright. The cheese-stuffed tortellini beautifully complements the sweet tomatoes, the salty olives, and the marinated artichokes.
The best part is that it can be made in about 20 minutes! Stay tuned for more quick and easy BBQ dishes.
I can see why this is one of Lloyd’s favorite dishes.
My favorite kind of cooking is quick and easy. I love throwing things together in 20-30 minutes.
What a lovely summer meal!!
I would love this for the lunch! Looks so light and tasty.
Liz, love the colours – just perfect for 4th July. Love quick dishes like this, healthy – perfect for summer. Artichokes? I adore them and have to admit, forgotten about them – thanks for the inspiration!
Looks fresh and delicious! I love putting tortellinis on a toothpick with cherry tomatoes and olives for a fun appetizer. This is kind of the same but in its full salad form! Yum!
That looks fantastic, and it’s an easy recipe too. Love the combination of tomatoes, olives, and artichokes in this salad. Delish!
P.S. That plate is gorgeous! Where’s it from?
What an easy summer salad! Sounds delicious! I would love this for lunch today!
I’ve forgotten how much I like tortellini until I saw this! It’s great that it’s so versatile for hot dishes and cold dishes like this.
Oh man. That looks GOOD!
Beautiful and yet a simple dish to knock together – just right to enjoy on a hot summer’s day…
-Shilpa
I should really eat tortellini more often. It’s so good! Love the colors in this.
Yay! No meat! I’ll make this one
I am all about quick and easy! Especially for these hot summer months! Love the colors on this plate; delicious!
Yum! I made something similar once to bring to a bbq but for some reason I had decided to make it a Tortellini salad kabob. So basically super similar recipe but on a kabob stick. LOL I cant remember if it was a success or not. But your pics have me craving some Tortellini!
This sounds like an amazing pasta salad. Love the tortellini
This salad looks beautiful and perfect for a summer bbq!!
I love the addition of honey in the ingredients..adds a sweet taste – love that
This looks so delicious! This was posted on my birthday, so it is a bit like a birthday present recipe for me haha I am going to make it soon.