Frugal Living Thrift Store Haul and Tortellini Salad Recipe!

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Feta adds a tangy flavor while cottage cheese is more budget-friendly.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: capers

Green olives offer a different flavor profile, while capers are often less expensive.

Cut up 2 stalks of celery and about 1/2 of a large English cucumber into small pieces.

Chop some carrots into small pieces.

Boil 2 packages of cheese tortellini in a pot of boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring carefully to avoid splashing.

After 3 minutes, taste the tortellini to check for doneness; they should be al dente.

Once cooked, drain the tortellini and add a little olive oil to prevent sticking; let them cool.

In a large bowl, combine the chopped vegetables with the cooled tortellini and toss gently.

Optionally, add pepperoni or other desired ingredients to the salad.

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