CHICKEN CAESAR TORTELLINI WITH TOASTED ALMONDS

Chicken Caesar Tortellini With Toasted Almonds image

A nice summer salad using up "its and bits" from the fridge. Serve with a baguette and seasonal vegetables.

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

250 g cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup caesar salad dressing (creamy, preferably homemade or ranch dressing)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, fresh
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 cups cooked chicken
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

Cook tortellini in salted water. Rinse tortellini under cold running water until cool; drain.
Stir dressing with black pepper and basil. Add tortellini -- avoid breaking up the pasta. Salad can be covered and refrigerated for up to a day.
When ready to serve, gently fold in chicken and nuts. Sprinkle Parmesan over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.7, Fat 31.3, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 95.7, Sodium 888.4, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 30.5

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