TORTELLINI SALAD WITH CORN

Tortellini Salad With Corn image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories easy, quick, pastas, side dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound cheese tortellini
Cooked kernels from 3 ears of corn
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh tomato pulp
4 sun-dried tomatoes, minced
3 tablespoons minced fresh scallions
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Boil the tortellini until done. Drain, then rinse in cold water and drain again well.
Mix tortellini with corn and lemon peel.
Beat lemon juice and olive oil together, pour over the tortellini and toss gently.
Add basil, tomato pulp, sun-dried tomatoes and scallions. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Allow to marinate briefly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 402, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 312 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams