pesto tortellini salad with balsamic vinaigrette
I found this recipe online at recipegoldmine.com This salad is delicious! I made it for my husbands work BBQ and everyone loved it! I made Emerils balsamic vinaigrette because of how easy and tasty it is but feel free to use your fav!
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yield
8-10 small servings
Ingredients
- 1 - 20oz pkg refrigerated mixed cheese tortellini
- 1 cup (8oz) pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup prepared balsamic vinaigrette dressing (recipe i used follows)
- 1/2 cup drained and chopped oil packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 3 small sprigs green onions, finely chopped (white part and part of the green)
- 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts or walnuts,chopped
- EMERILS EASY BALSAMIC DRESSING
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- - salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup olive oil
How To Make pesto tortellini salad with balsamic vinaigrette
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Step 1Cook tortellini as directed on package and allow to cool.
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Step 2In a medium bowl combine all ingredients and toss to combine. Chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.
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Step 3FOR THE DRESSING-- In a small bowl combine vinegar, sugar, and garlic. Whisk consistently and slowly add the olive oil until well combined. Add salt and pepper to taste. Chill in an airtight container until ready to use.
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