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Tortellini Salad With Fresh Basil and Tomatoes in Vinaigrette Recipe

Tortellini Salad With Fresh Basil and Tomatoes in Vinaigrette Recipe

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Tortellini Salad With Fresh Basil and Tomatoes in Vinaigrette

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (good quality )
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp dijon mustard
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup extra virgin olive oil (basic , not the good stuff)
16 oz dried cheese tortellini
1 -2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (the good stuff)
2 (16 oz) containers cherry tomatoes
8 -10 oz feta cheese, crumbled
6 -8 scallions, sliced
1/3 cup fresh basil , torn

Directions:

For the Vinaigrette: Whir first five ingredients in blender until smooth. Drizzle thin stream of olive oil in until all is emulsified. Set aside.
Boil tortellini according to directions, drain, rinse in cold water to stop the cooking. Spread cooked pasta out on a jelly roll pan, drizzle with the good olive oil and sprinkle with pepper; stir up to coat tortellini with oil. This prevents the pasta from going glue-y when added to the rest of the salad ingredients. Set aside, covered with plastic wrap, at room temperature for up to a couple hours.
In a very large bowl, place quartered tomatoes, feta cheese crumbles, scallions, and pour about half the vinaigrette over, tossing gently. Refrigerate the tomato mixture until 2-3 hours before serving.
About 2-3 hours before serving, toss the oiled tortellini with the tomato mixture, add a bit more dressing, if you think it needs it. Refrigerate. Just before serving, toss the fresh basil with the tortellini-tomato mixture. Serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	559.37 Kcal (2342 kJ)
Calories from fat	387.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	43.09g	66%
Cholesterol	52.2mg	17%
Sodium	678.14mg	28%
Potassium	141.88mg	3%
Total Carbs	30.93g	10%
Sugars	3.54g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.69g	7%
Protein	12.88g	26%
Vitamin C	4mg	7%
Iron	1.7mg	10%
Calcium	260.3mg	26%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	366.65 Kcal (1535 kJ)
Calories from fat	254.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.24g	66%
Cholesterol	34.22mg	17%
Sodium	444.5mg	28%
Potassium	93mg	3%
Total Carbs	20.27g	10%
Sugars	2.32g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.11g	7%
Protein	8.44g	26%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	7%
Iron	1.1mg	10%
Calcium	170.6mg	26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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