Chicken Caesar Tortellini With Toasted Almonds

A nice summer salad using up "its and bits" from the fridge. Serve with a baguette and seasonal vegetables.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 250  g  cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
• 1⁄2 cup  caesar salad dressing (creamy, preferably homemade or ranch dressing)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, fresh
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 2  cups  cooked chicken
• 1⁄4 cup  slivered almonds, toasted
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. Cook tortellini in salted water. Rinse tortellini under cold running water until cool; drain.
2. Stir dressing with black pepper and basil. Add tortellini -- avoid breaking up the pasta. Salad can be covered and refrigerated for up to a day.
3. When ready to serve, gently fold in chicken and nuts. Sprinkle Parmesan over top.