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Monday, September 11, 2017

Italian Chopped Salad with Tortellini


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
Combine all ingredients and pour over individual servings.

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