TORTELLINI SALAD – Erin Darlington

By Admin · June 23, 2010 · Leave a comment

4 oz. fresh Cheese Tortellini                            1 oz. fresh Spinach

4 oz. Grilled Chicken                                       2 oz. crumbled Feta Cheese

2 Artichoke Hearts (bottled, chopped)             3 slices Red Onion (or diced)

12 sliced Sun-Dried Tomatoes                         Pine Nuts

DRESSING:   2 cloves minced Garlic      6 T. Balsamic Vinegar

                        1 tsp. Oregano                   ½ cup Olive Oil

                        1 T. Tomato Paste              Salt & Pepper (to taste)

*Toss together salad ingredients:  tortellini, chicken, artichoke, and sun-dried tomatoes. 

*In separate bowl, combine dressing ingredients.  30 MIN. BEFORE SERVING,  mix dressing with salad.

*To serve:  place fresh spinach on each plate.  Put salad over spinach.  Top with feta cheese, red onion, and pine nuts.                *NOTE:  Measurements don’t have to be exact…just use what “looks right.”