CREAMY TORTELLINI SALAD

Creamy Tortellini Salad image

Provided by SarahBeth

Time 40m

Yield 1 bowl pasta, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons salt, plus more, to taste
1 large carrot, peeled
9 ounces fresh cheese-filled tortellini (about 2 cups)
1/4 lb green beans, ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons milk
fresh ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

Set a large pot of water on to boil according to package directions.
Next, make the dressing, in a small bowl, using a wooden spoon, mix together the cream cheese, yogurt, dill, chives and garlic until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Set the dressing aside.
Next, add pasta to water when it is boiling and cook according to package directions.
Meanwhile, shred the carrot set the shredded carrot aside.
When pasta has about 3 minutes to go add the green beans to the pot.
When the pasta has about 1 minute to go add the carrot to the pot.
Drain and Rinse the pasta and vegetables with cold water and drain well again.
Dump the drained pasta and vegetables into a serving bowl. Add the dressing and the milk. Gently toss the salad with the wooden spoon until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled.