Tortellini-Asparagus Salad
Lite, satisfying summer salad.
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 2(9 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
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- 1⁄2cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
- 1⁄2cup sliced green onion
- 1⁄4cup pine nuts
Dressing
- 1 1⁄2teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
- 1⁄3cup lemon juice
- 3⁄4cup olive oil
- 1tablespoon dijon-style mustard
- 1teaspoon sugar
- 1⁄4teaspoon salt
- 1
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DIRECTIONS
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Add asparagus and sweet pepper the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain. Rinse tortellini & vegetables with cold water. Drain again.
- For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine lemon peel, lemon juice, oil, mustard, sugar, salt and garlic. Cover. Shake well. Refrigerate.
- In a large bowl place tortellini & vegetables. Add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and chill 2-8 hours.
- Just before serving stir in cheese, green onions and pine nuts.
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