TORTELLINI FRUIT SALAD

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SPRING'S coming just around the corner.Time to think good healthy salads. Here's one that a Co worker brought in to our pot luck lunch. Enjoy! We did.

Provided by Kathleen Bunting

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

24 oz cooked tortellini ( your choice )
3/4 c orange juice
3/4 c maple syrup
2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
pinch of salt
1 pt strawberries sliced
1/2 of a cantaloupe ( cubed )
1 c fresh green seedless grapes some cut in half some whole
1 c fresh red seedless grapes some cut in half and some whole
1 pt blueberries, fresh
1/2 c raisins or craisans ( your choice )
1/2 c candied walnuts ( optional )

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta as directed. Rinse with cold water ~ drain well.
  • 2. Toss with 2 teaspoons oil.
  • 3. Set aside.
  • 4. Add fruit and ( CANDIED WALNUTS ** if you choose to use to your salad )...
  • 5. mix orange juice,maple syrup,cinnamon,salt in a shaker. ~~Shake Well~~
  • 6. Refrigerate all till ready to serve.
  • 7. Add dressing.
  • 8. CANDIED WALNUTS In non stick skillet on medium heat. Add 1/2 cup Walnuts and 1 tablespoon sugar. Stir constantly. Remove when Walnuts are covered in sugar and sugar is well melted.

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