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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Toss pre-made tortellini with chicken and an array of herbs for a palate-pleasing summer salad. Ingredients:
1 (19-oz.) package frozen cheese tortellini |
2 cups chopped cooked chicken |
1/4 cup sliced green olives |
1/4 cup sliced black olives |
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper |
2 tablespoons chopped sweet onion |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley |
2 tablespoons mayonnaise |
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar |
1 teaspoon herbes de provence |
1/4 cup canola oil |
salt to taste |
garnish: fresh parsley sprigs |
Directions:
1. Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain and place in large bowl. Stir in chicken and next 5 ingredients.
2. Whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, and herbes de Provence. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until smooth. Pour over tortellini mixture, tossing to coat. Stir in salt to taste. Cover and chill at least 25 minutes. Garnish, if desired.
3. *1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning may be substituted.
4. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Rosetto Cheese Tortellini.
5. Tuna Tortellini Salad: Substitute 1 (12-oz.) can albacore tuna, rinsed and drained well, for chicken. Prepare recipe as directed.
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