CHARLOTTE'S TORTELLINI SALAD

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This is a Greek style salad that is delicious! It is hearty enough to serve as the main course.

Provided by Charlotte

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

16 ounces cheese-filled tortellini
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 small red onion, julienned
½ cup sliced black olives
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 boneless chicken breast half, cooked and sliced into thin strips
¼ cup olive oil
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, minced
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons ground walnuts
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water. Refrigerate until chilled.
Prepare the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, walnuts, and honey. Refrigerate until chilled.
In a salad bowl, combine pasta, peppers, red onion, olives, and chicken. Add lemon dressing and feta cheese, toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 36.5 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 490 mg, Sugar 6.1 g