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 Greek- Style Tortellini Salad

 

Hearty enough to serve as the main course...
 

16 oz 

 

fresh cheese-filled tortellini

 

¼ cup 

 

olive oil

 

2 tsp 

 

grated lemon zest, minced

 

¼ cup 

 

fresh lemon juice

 

2 Tbs 

 

ground walnuts

 

1 Tbs 

 

honey

 

1 medium 

 

green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced

 

1 medium 

 

red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced

 

1 small 

 

red onion, julienned

 

½ cup 

 

sliced black olives

 

½ cup 

 

crumbled feta cheese

 

1 large 

 

boneless chicken breast half, cooked and sliced into thin strips

 

 

1

Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain and cool under cool water. Refrigerate until chilled.

2

Prepare dressing in a small bowl by whisking together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice walnuts and honey. Refrigerate until ready to use.

3

Toss chilled pasta in large salad bowl with chilled dressing. Add vegetables, cheese and chicken and toss together well.

4

Serve cold.

 

Servings: 6

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