Blueberry Tortellini Salad

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"A delicious pasta fruit salad. I make the dressing the night before."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 1 (9 ounce) package three-cheese tortellini
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 3⁄4 cup green grape
• 1⁄4 cup toasted chopped pecans

• Dressing

• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄4 cup oil
• 2 teaspoons poppy seeds

directions

1. To make the dressing: In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and mustard.
2. Slowly and gradually add the olive oil, beating until thick and smooth.
3. Add the poppy seeds and stir; cover and chill 8 hours.
4. To make the salad: cook the tortellini according to the package directions; drain well and place in a large mixing bowl.
5. Add the blueberries, strawberries, oranges, grapes, and pecans.
6. Add salad dressing; toss to coat.
7. Can serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Reviews

[angie r chatlos]

this was quite different, i used splenda and followed it excatly , my husband said giveit 5 stars, it was ok by me i will make it again if hubby asks for it

 

[Pantry Princess]

This is the most amazing thing I have ever made! I know its gonna be a huge hit at our party tomorrow!