Best Tortellini Chicken And Arugula Salad Recipes

TORTELLINI, CHICKEN, AND ARUGULA SALAD FOR TWO

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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

TORTELLINI CHICKEN AND ARUGULA SALAD

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Categories Cheese Chicken Leafy Green Salad Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

9 ounces Refrigerated cheese tortellini cooked according to package directions
2 cups Skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast, shredded
1 clove Garlic clove, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon Kosher salt
3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Grated lemon rind
2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon Freshly ground pepper
3 cups Baby arugula
1/3 cup Thinly sliced shallot
1/4 cup Shaved Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Place tortellini and chicken in a large bowl.
Combine garlic and salt on a cutting board. Mash with the side of a knife to form a paste. Place in a small bowl. Add oil, rind, juice, sugar, and pepper. Stir with a whisk.
Add 2 tablespoons dressing to tortellini and chicken, toss to coat. Gently fold in arugula, shallot, and remaining dressing. Sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese.