Tortellini Chicken And Arugula Salad For Two Recipes

TORTELLINI, CHICKEN, AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed and set aside.
• Meanwhile, season chicken with 1 teaspoon of olive oil, salt and pepper.
• Broil on high for 8 minutes, flip over and broil for another 6 minutes, or until cooked through. (Can also cook on the grill.) Let rest for a few minutes and cut into bite-sized pieces.
• While chicken and pasta are cooking, combine shallot, parmesan cheese, dijon mustard, 1/4 cup olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth.
• Toss together pasta, chicken, arugula, and dressing.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

TORTELLINI SALAD WITH TOMATO-ARUGULA DRESSING

Steps:

• For the tortellini and tomato-arugula dressing: Cook the tortellini to al dente according to the package directions. Drain and let cool.
• In a food processor, add the arugula, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, walnuts, lemon juice and garlic and pulse until just combined. Slowly stream in the olive oil until the dressing has a nice rustic consistency, about 10 seconds. Season with salt and pepper.
• For the salad: In a large bowl, mix the tortellini with the dressing until the pasta is completely coated. Add in the olives and bell peppers and mix. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with basil and Parmesan.

TORTELLINI, CHICKEN, AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Place cooked tortellini and chicken in a large bowl. Top with arugula and shallot.
• In a small bowl, whisk to combine the olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, garlic, salt and pepper until well-combined. Pour over arugula mixture and gently toss to coat ingredients well.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve immediately.

CHICKEN TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredient in a large bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

TORTELLINI CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, chicken, olives, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss.

CHICKEN AND TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first 11 ingredients (chicken through green onion) in large salad bowl; toss.
• Mix mayonnaise, Parmesan and orange juice in small bowl.
• Pour dressing over salad and toss.
• Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Add optional garnish of orange sections and/or strawberry slices.
• If desired, serve on trimmed spinach leaves.

CREAMY TORTELLINI SALAD WITH CHICKEN, BACON, AND RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes. Run tortellini under cold water and drain. Store in the refrigerator until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
• Stir ranch dressing and milk together in a large bowl. Add chilled pasta, cooked chicken, mozzarella, bacon, green onions, and parsley.
• Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper if desired.