TORTELLINI CHICKEN SALAD

Tortellini Chicken Salad image

You can substitute any type of cheese tortellini. Since this salad needs to chill, plan ahead.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated tricolor cheese tortellini
4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and halved
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, chicken, olives, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 1024mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.