Friday, July 1, 2011

Tortellini 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 Tbsp. chopped sweet onion
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/4 cup canola oil
Salt to taste
Garnish: fresh parsley sprigs

Directions:

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.

Whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, and Italian seasoning. 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.