SPRING TORTELLINI SALAD {FRESH & SIMPLE} - TWO PEAS & THEIR POD

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Spring Tortellini Salad- cheese tortellini with asparagus, artichokes, peas, arugula, basil, and a simple lemon parmesan cheese dressing.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, (minced)
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, (to taste)
3/4 lb asparagus, (woody ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 cup frozen green peas
1 lb cheese tortellini, (frozen or fresh)
3 cups arugula
12 oz jarred artichoke hearts
3 green onions, (finely sliced)
1/2 cup basil leaves, (chopped)
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, (for garnish)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, honey, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined. Set aside.
  • Fill a large bowl with ice water.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Add the frozen peas and stir, only cook for a few seconds, until they turn bright green. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the asparagus and peas to the bowl of ice water.
  • Bring the water in the pot back up to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to package directions. Use a colander to drain the tortellini.
  • Pour the tortellini in a large bowl. Drizzle with half of the dressing and stir until well coated.
  • Drain the asparagus and peas and add them to the tortellini. Add the arugula, artichoke hearts, green onions, and basil. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and stir until well coated.
  • Season with salt and pepper and garnish with Parmesan cheese. Serve.

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