Memorial Day Recipes

Amazing Tortellini Salad

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Amazing Tortellini Salad

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This is a light and refreshing salad that can be served as a side or main course. The balsamic vinegar gives it a sweet flavor.

Shared by ilove2cook2,
lincroft, nj

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. tortellini
  • 1/4 C. broccoli florets, blanched
  • 1/4 C. shredded carrots
  • 1/4 C. black olives, sliced
  • 1/2 C. cooked shredded chicken (optional)
  • 1/2 small shallot, diced (optional)
  • Dressing:
  • 1/2 C. balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 C. oil
  • 1 Tbs. dried oregano
  • 4 grinds black pepper
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 Tbs. onion powder

Directions

Combine dressing ingredients leaving oil for last. Set aside.

Cook tortellini in salted water about 4 minutes. Add broccoli and cook an additional 2 minutes or until tortellini is just under done or al dente. Drain and cold shock. Drain well and place in serving bowl. Add remaining ingredients and dressing. Toss to coat. Place in fridge, covered, about 15 minutes.

Serve cold or at room temperature.

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