Spinach Tortellini Salad Recipe

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Pretty and packed with nutrition, this fresh-tasting salad makes a company-special light meal or side dish! “I also add diced purple onion and red bell pepper…or substitute diced cooked chicken and bow-tie pasta for the tortellini.” Emily Hanson - Logan, Utah

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Spinach Tortellini Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon grated onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 cups sliced cucumbers
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup honey-roasted sliced almonds
1/4 cup real bacon bits

Directions

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, for dressing, in a small heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar and oil. Cook and stir over low heat just until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Stir in the sesame seeds, onion, salt and paprika; set aside.
Drain tortellini and rinse with cold water. In a large bowl,
combine the tortellini, spinach, cucumbers, oranges, almonds and bacon. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/2 cups equals 359 calories, 17 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 22 mg cholesterol, 591 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Originally published as Spinach Tortellini Salad in Simple & Delicious March/April 2009, p37

Crunchy Cucumbers

If you want the cucumbers in your salad to be cool and crunchy, just chill them overnight in ice water. You’ll be delighted with the results…and so will everyone else! —Ruby W., Bogalusa, Louisiana