Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Chicken and Tortellini Salad

Dressing:

½ cup olive oil

3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar

1 ½ tsp. garlic, minced

½ tsp. salt

⅛ tsp. pepper


2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced

10-oz. fresh cheese-filled ravioli

2 cups baby spinach

1 cup red onion, diced

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup cucumber, diced

1 can sliced olives, drained

¼ cup feta cheese

¼ cup basil, chopped


Prepare the dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar.  Cover and shake until combined.


Season chicken with salt and pepper.  Cook the tortellini to package instructions.


In a salad bowl, combine chicken, tortellini, spinach, onion, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta and basil.  Toss with dressing (may or may not use all of dressing).


Serves 8.