| Charlotte s Tortellini Salad
| Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
"Olive oil, lemon zest, walnuts and honey go into the dressing. That should give you a pretty good idea how this salad will taste, but there s also cheese tortellini, feta cheese and strips of chicken tossed in." INGREDIENTS: | 16 ounces cheese-filled tortellini 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, julienned 1 small red onion, julienned 1/2 cup sliced black olives 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 boneless chicken breast half, | cooked and sliced into thin strips 1/4 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, minced 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons ground walnuts 1 tablespoon honey | DIRECTIONS: | 1. | Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water. Refrigerate until chilled. | | 2. | Prepare the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, walnuts, and honey. Refrigerate until chilled. | | 3. | In a salad bowl, combine pasta, peppers, red onion, olives, and chicken. Add lemon dressing and feta cheese, toss and serve. | |
