Tortellini-Vegetable Salad
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
This salad is a hearty main dish meal. The vinaigrette, with little oil, has few calories while allowing the flavors of the salad to come through.
Servings:
Makes 4 main-dish servings.
Total Time:
20 mins
Ingredients
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1 9-ounce packagerefrigerated cheese tortellinisee savings
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6 cupstorn mixed greenssee savings
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1-1/2 cupssliced fresh mushroomssee savings
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1medium yellow or red sweet pepper, cut into bite-size strips (1 cup)see savings
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1/4 cupsnipped fresh basilsee savings
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1/4 cupwhite wine vinegar or white vinegarsee savings
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2 tablespoonswatersee savings
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2 tablespoonsolive oilsee savings
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2 teaspoonssugarsee savings
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2 clovesgarlic, mincedsee savings
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1/4 teaspoonground black peppersee savings
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1/2 cupfat-free toasted garlic-and-onion croutonssee savings
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Directions
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In a large saucepan, cook the tortellini according to package directions, except omit oil and salt; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain.
2.
In a large bowl, combine tortellini, mixed greens, mushrooms, sweet pepper, and basil.
3.
For dressing, in a screw-top jar, combine white wine vinegar, water, oil, sugar, garlic, and black pepper. Cover and shake well. Pour over tortellini mixture; toss to coat.
4.
Divide the tortellini mixture among four serving bowls or plates. Top with the croutons. Makes 4 main-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 302, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 288 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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