Some days are just so packed with activities, meetings and things to do...and then you have to come home and try to make a quick healthy dinner. This salad comes together quickly--tortellini cooks in 5-8 minutes...so on those busy nights it is a great choice.
For the salad:
5-6 c. mixed greens, chopped
1 c. chopped canned artichoke hearts
1 15 oz. can black olives, chopped
1 c. shredded carrot
1 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
1 15 oz. can canneloni beans, drained and rinsed
1 c. chopped cucumber
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Toss together.
For the salad dressing:
- 2-1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1-1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1-1/2 cups good extra-virgin olive o
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