Cold Tortellini Apple Salad
Ingredients
- 3 Tbs. concentrated apple juice (can be frozen)
- 3 Tbs. light corn syrup
- 1 tsp. cider vinegar
- 2 tsp. firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/8 tsp. garlic salt
- Dash pepper
- 1 pkg. refrigerated cheese tortellini (9 oz.)
- 2 C. chopped apples
- 2 C. shredded salad greens
- 1 C. of mandarin orange slices or strawberries when accessible
- 1/2 C. thin sliced celery
- 1/4 C. sliced green onions
- 2 Tbs. pine nuts
Directions
Combine apple juice concentrate, corn syrup, vinegar, sugar, garlic salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate. Cook the cheese tortellini according to package directions. Drain and cool thoroughly. In large mixing bowl combine tortellini and remaining ingredients. Toss gently with apple juice dressing and serve immediately.
Yield: 6 servings
