Tortellini Salad

ItalianChickenEasy25 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 16 oz cheese-filled tortellini
  • 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, julienned
  • 1 small red onion, julienned
  • 0.5 cup sliced black olives
  • 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 piece boneless chicken breast, cooked and sliced
  • 0.3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tsp minced lemon zest
  • 0.3 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp ground walnuts
  • 1 tbsp honey

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook tortellini in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain, cool under cold water, and refrigerate until chilled.

  2. 2

    Prepare dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, ground walnuts, and honey. Refrigerate until chilled.

  3. 3

    In a large salad bowl, combine chilled tortellini, bell peppers, red onion, olives, and sliced chicken.

  4. 4

    Add the lemon dressing and feta cheese. Toss and serve.

Tags

salad