Creamy Tortellini Salad

from William Sonoma. We had this at an engagement party recently and I was so happy to be told where the recipe is from! If you want to use dried herbs to taste, go ahead and just use your best judgement and use them to your taste.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 1 bowl pasta

Ingredients

• 3  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄2 cup plain yogurt
• 1  tablespoon  finely chopped fresh dill
• 1  tablespoon  finely chopped fresh chives
• 1  small garlic clove, finely chopped
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2  teaspoons salt, plus more, to taste
• 1  large carrot, peeled
• 9  ounces  fresh  cheese-filled tortellini (about 2 cups)
• 1⁄4 lb green beans, ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2  tablespoons milk
•  fresh ground pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Set a large pot of water on to boil according to package directions.
2. Next, make the dressing, in a small bowl, using a wooden spoon, mix together the cream cheese, yogurt, dill, chives and garlic until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Set the dressing aside.
3. Next, add pasta to water when it is boiling and cook according to package directions.
4. Meanwhile, shred the carrot set the shredded carrot aside.
5. When pasta has about 3 minutes to go add the green beans to the pot.
6. When the pasta has about 1 minute to go add the carrot to the pot.
7. Drain and Rinse the pasta and vegetables with cold water and drain well again.
8. Dump the drained pasta and vegetables into a serving bowl. Add the dressing and the milk. Gently toss the salad with the wooden spoon until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled.