TORTELLINI, CHICKEN, AND ARUGULA SALAD FOR TWO

Tortellini, Chicken, and Arugula Salad for Two image

A fabulous way to turn your leftovers into a high-protein pasta salad with chicken. The most perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner.

Provided by Fioa

Categories Salad Pasta Salad Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups cooked tortellini
1 cooked chicken breast, cubed
2 ounces arugula - rinsed, dried, and torn
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons shaved Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

Divide cooked tortellini and cooked chicken cubes between 2 salad plates. Top with arugula.
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pour over arugula mixture and toss to mix well. Sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.7 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 87.6 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1096 mg, Sugar 3.5 g