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Tortellini Spinach Salad With Sesame Dressing Recipe

Tortellini Spinach Salad With Sesame Dressing Recipe

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Tortellini Spinach Salad With Sesame Dressing

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Ingredients:

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1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp tamari soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp salt
ground black pepper , to taste
1 lb frozen cheese tortellini
1 bell pepper, cut in thin strips (yellow , orange or red)
1 tomato, diced
1/3 cup slive red red onion
2 tsp toasted sesame seeds (see note )
4 cups fresh spinach, washed, dried and torn in small pieces

Directions:

Combine dressing ingredients (oil through black pepper) in a jar, shaking to combine (or whisk together in a small bowl).
Cook tortellini according to package directions, being sure not to overcook. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
Stir the bell pepper, tomato and onion with the tortellini. Pour half of the dressing over and toss well.
Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours. (Cover and chill if longer than 1 hour. Bring to room temperature before serving.).
Just before serving, stir the spinach into the tortellini mixture. Pour on the remaining dressing and toss well. Sprinkle on the sesame seeds and toss again.
*Note: To toast sesame seeds, place in a small, dry skillet and toast over medium heat until they begin to pop and smoke slightly, about 3 minutes. Let cool. Be careful not to burn them!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1475.55 Kcal (6178 kJ)
Calories from fat	347.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	38.65g	59%
Cholesterol	47.62mg	16%
Sodium	922.8mg	38%
Potassium	1101.88mg	23%
Total Carbs	235.41g	78%
Sugars	10.44g	42%
Dietary Fiber	29.39g	118%
Protein	47.55g	95%
Vitamin C	35.8mg	60%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	20mg	111%
Calcium	342.7mg	34%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	327.77 Kcal (1372 kJ)
Calories from fat	77.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.59g	59%
Cholesterol	10.58mg	16%
Sodium	204.99mg	38%
Potassium	244.77mg	23%
Total Carbs	52.29g	78%
Sugars	2.32g	42%
Dietary Fiber	6.53g	118%
Protein	10.56g	95%
Vitamin C	8mg	60%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	25%
Iron	4.4mg	111%
Calcium	76.1mg	34%

* 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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