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Tortellini Spinach Salad


Published: Friday, April 10, 2026

1 cucumber

1 zucchini

1 yellow squash

1 red bell pepper

9 oz. frozen three-cheese tortellini

¼ c. Italian salad dressing, or more, if desired

2 tsp. Italian seasoning, or more, if desired

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

1 block Parmesan cheese or Parmigiano Reggiano

2½ c. fresh spinach

Chop cucumber, zucchini, yellow squash and red bell pepper into 1" pieces. Set aside.

In a 4-qt. pot of boiling salted water, cook the tortellini according to package instructions (usually 7-9 minutes). Remove pot from heat, strain tortellini and rinse with cold water. Add to a large bowl.

Stir in chopped vegetables and Italian salad dressing. Season with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Cover bowl and chill up to 1 day, or serve immediately over spinach. —4 servings.

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