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Tortellini-Asparagus Salad Recipe

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2 9-ounce packages refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
1 pound fresh asparagus spears (about 16 spears) –trimmed & cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large yellow sweet pepper, cut into ½ inch pieces
1- 1½ teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
1/3 cup lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil, or salad oil
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic – minced
½ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
½ cup sliced green onions (about 4)
¼ cup pine nuts or chopped almonds, toasted (honey roasted almonds are very good)
Directions:
Directions:
In a 4-quart Dutch oven, cook tortellini according to package directions, adding asparagus and sweet pepper the last minute of cooking; drain. Rinse tortellini and vegetables with cold water; drain again.
For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine lemon peel, lemon juice, oil, mustard, sugar, salt, and garlic. Cover and shake well.
In a very large bowl, place tortellini and vegetables. Add dressing; toss to coat. Cover and chill for 2-8 hours. Just before serving, stir in cheese, green onions, and nuts.
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

This will make 10 side-dish servings

 

 

 

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