This kid-friendly dish is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.
Mediterranean Tortellini Pasta Salad
This crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.
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Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb./454 g)
- 2 Tbsp canola oil divided
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 pkg (350 g) cheese tortellini
- 1 small English cucumber, chopped
- 1 container (227 g) grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 large yellow pepper, diced
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley or basil
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup sherry or red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium high heat.
- Place chicken breasts in a bowl and drizzle with 2 tsp (10 mL) of the oil. Add Italian seasoning and pepper and toss to coat. Place on greased grill and grill for about 12 minutes, turning once or until no longer pink inside. Set aside onto cutting board to cool
- Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling water, cook tortellini for about 5 minutes or until they float to the top and are tender. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well and place in a large bowl. Add cucumber, tomatoes, pepper and parsley.
- Cut chicken into bite size pieces and add to salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together remaining oil, mustard and vinegar. Pour over salad and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for flavours to marry.
Notes
Tip: Can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Plan and use leftovers or cook chicken and pasta ahead of time and store in the fridge until you are ready to mix the salad.
Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean Tortellini Pasta Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
330
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Cholesterol
75
mg
25
%
Sodium
290
mg
13
%
Potassium
400
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
33
g
11
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
26
g
52
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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