California Tri-Color Tortellini Salad

 

California Tri-Color Tortellini Salad

Try this fresh delightful dish for a side or main course. It is delicious! SKU# 81704
Course Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, main dish, Salad, Side Dish, Summer
Cuisine American
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs. Tri-color Tortellini 81704
  • 1 lb. Strawberries Fresh
  • 1 Avocado
  • ¼ Cup Sunflower Seeds shelled
  • 1 Cup Poppy Seed Dressing
  • Fresh Mint

Instructions
 

  • Prepare ingredients. Remove greens and cut strawberries into quarters. Cut avocado into ½” pieces. Roughly chop about 1 TBSP of fresh mint.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook tortellini about 2-2.5 minutes. Remove from pot and cool under cold running water until pasta is chilled Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the Tortellini, strawberries, chopped mint, avocado, poppyseed dressing and half the sunflower seeds. Mix until evenly combined.
  • To plate, scoop pasta salad into bowl or plate. Top with additional sunflower seeds and fresh mint. Enjoy.

Notes

  • To make this more a complete meal, add fresh sliced grilled chicken. Served hot or cold.
  • Add fresh lemon and lemon zest to brighten the dish.
Keyword 81704, Summer, Tortellini
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