Summer Tortellini Salad

Summer Tortellini Salad
Summer Tortellini Salad might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 777 calories, 38g of protein, and 43g of fat each. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event. Head to the store and pick up chicken, onion, cheese tortellini, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the red wine vinegar you could follow this main course with the Cherry-Berry Pie as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 20 minutes.

Instructions

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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.
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Whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, and herbes de Provence.
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Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until smooth.
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Pour over tortellini mixture, tossing to coat. Stir in salt to taste. Cover and chill at least 25 minutes.
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Garnish, if desired.
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*1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning may be substituted.
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Note: For testing purposes only, we used Rosetto Cheese Tortellini.
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Tuna Tortellini Salad: Substitute 1 (12-oz.) can albacore tuna, rinsed and drained well, for chicken. Prepare recipe as directed.
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DifficultyNormal
Ready In20 m.
Servings4
Health Score8
Dish TypesSalad
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