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Latin Tortellini Salad with Avocado Lime Dressing

Try this new Latin inspired dish for a side or main course. It is delicious! SKU# 81701
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Course Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, main dish, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Latin
Servings 3 servings

Ingredients
  

Salad:

  • 1 Lb Cheese Tortellini 81701
  • ½ Orange Pepper
  • ½ Cup Cherry tomatoes
  • ½ Cup Corn
  • ½ Cup Black Beans cooked
  • ¼ Cup Cotija Cheese
  • ½ Small Red Onion
  • 2 TBSP Scallions
  • Chopped Cilantro garnish
  • Salt & Pepper

Dressing:

  • 1 Avocado
  • 1/4 Cup Sour Cream
  • 1/4 Cup Cilantro
  • 1 Lime juiced
  • 2 TBSP Vinegar (white or red)
  • 3 TBSP Canola Oil
  • 1/4-1/2 Cups Water
  • 1 TBSP Cumin
  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions
 

Dressing:

  • Using a food processor or blender, combine: Contents of 1 avocado, pit removed, sour cream, cilantro, juice of 1 lime, vinegar, canola oil, & cumin.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy. While blending, add water to reach desired consistency. The more water the thinner it will get. Less water will be creamier.
  • Adjust seasonings, salt & pepper. Set aside, refrigerate.

Salad:

  • Prepare vegetables: Slice tomatoes into quarters, cut onion and pepper into ¼” – ½” pieces. Roughly chop scallions and cilantro.
  • Prepare pasta: Cook tortellini in boiling water per instructions, about 3.5 minutes. Immediately cool under cold water. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine peppers, onion, tomato, corn, black beans, tortellini.
  • Add about ½ Cup of the avocado dressing and mix. Add more dressing until all is covered evenly when mixed.
  • Top with chopped cilantro, scallions and cotija cheese.

Notes

  • You could also use a cilantro lime vinaigrette if you prefer a lighter dressing.
  • For corn, use canned or frozen. For even more flavor use fire roasted corn.
  • This makes a great side, or make it a complete meal with grilled shrimp, grilled chicken, or steak.
Keyword 81701, Cheese Tortellini
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