Tortellini and Broccoli Salad
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MAKES 6 SERVINGS
PREP TIME: 5 minutesCOOK TIME: 10 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes
Important Prenatal Benefits
- Calcium, which helps with the development and hardening of your baby’s bones
- Phosphorus, which is a component of all cell membranes, as well as DNA and RNA, and aids in the development of strong teeth and bones
- Protein, which helps promote the development of muscles and organs
- Riboflavin, which aids in tissue function, respiration, and metabolism
- Selenium, which contributes to a healthy immune system and proper thyroid function
- Thiamin, which aids in metabolism and allows for normal function of the nervous system and muscles
- Vitamin A, which supports your baby’s immune system and aids in cell growth
- Vitamin C, which helps support the immune system and is an important component in the formation of collagen
- Copper, an important component of several enzymes that aid in the development of your baby’s heart, skeletal system, brain, and nervous system
- Fiber, which helps support digestive health
- Folate, which helps support healthy neural tube development
- Magnesium, which serves as an important component of more than 300 enzymes in the body
- Manganese, which plays a role in metabolism and blood clotting and aids in your baby’s development of organs, bones, and connective tissue
- Niacin, which aids in normal nervous system function
- Omega-3 fatty acids, important components of cell membranes and help support healthy growth
- Omega-6 fatty acids, important components of cell membranes and help support healthy growth
- Vitamin B6, a component of several enzymes that aid in protein metabolism
- Vitamin B12, which plays an important role in red blood cell formation and a healthy nervous system
- Vitamin E, which works as an antixodant and is important for skin health
- Zinc, which is an essential component of more than 100 enzymes, is important for your baby’s growth and development
| Ingredients | |
|---|---|
| 1 package (16 ounces) | cheese- or meat-filled tortellini |
| 3 cups | broccoli florets |
| ¼ cup | olive oil |
| 2 tablespoons | red wine vinegar |
| 1 tablespoon | grainy mustard |
| 2 cloves | garlic, minced |
| 2 teaspoons | honey |
| 2 teaspoons | dried basil |
| ½ teaspoon | salt |
| 1 | small red onion, chopped |
| 4 | scallions, sliced into ½-inch pieces |
| ½ pint | cherry tomatoes, halved |
| ¾ cup (3 ounces) | shredded Romano |
Directions
- Prepare the tortellini according to the package directions. Add the broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Rinse the pasta and broccoli under cold water; drain.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, honey, basil, and salt.
- Add the tortellini and broccoli, onion, scallions, tomatoes, and cheese. Toss to coat well with the dressing. Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate it for up to 24 hours.
| NUTRITION (Per Serving) | |
|---|---|
| CALORIES | 401.1 cal |
| FAT | 18.6 g |
| SATURATED FAT | 6.4 g |
| SODIUM | 711.8 mg |
| CARBOHYDRATES | 43.3 g |
| TOTAL SUGARS | 4.2 g |
| DIETARY FIBER | 3.5 g |
| PROTEIN | 16.6 g |
| BIOTIN | 2.2 mcg |
| CALCIUM | 309.2 mg |
| CHLORIDE | ---- |
| CHOLESTEROL | 46.5 mg |
| CHOLINE | 9.8 mg |
| CHROMIUM | 0.2 mcg |
| COPPER | 0.1 mg |
| FOLATE | 96.0 mcg |
| IODINE | 0.4 mcg |
| IRON | 2.3 mg |
| MAGNESIUM | 40.3 mg |
| MANGANESE | 0.2 mg |
| NIACIN | 2.5 mg |
| OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS | 0.2 g |
| OMEGA-6 FATTY ACIDS | 1.3 g |
| PANTOTHENIC ACID | 0.3 mg |
| PHOSPHORUS | 307.8 mg |
| POTASSIUM | 317.9 mg |
| RIBOFLAVIN | 0.4 mg |
| SELENIUM | 21.5 mcg |
| THIAMIN | 0.3 mg |
| VITAMIN A | 1542.6 IU |
| VITAMIN B6 | 0.2 mg |
| VITAMIN B12 | 0.3 mcg |
| VITAMIN C | 39.6 mg |
| VITAMIN D | 2.8 IU |
| VITAMIN E | 1.8 mg |
| VITAMIN K | 37.4 mcg |
| ZINC | 1.4 mg |
