Tortellini and Spinach Salad With Sesame Dressing |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A pasta salad and veggie salad dressed with a oriental dressing Ingredients:
1/3 cup canola oil |
2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil |
2 tablespoons lemon juice |
1 teaspoon tamari soy sauce |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
fresh ground pepper |
1 lb frozen cheese tortellini |
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips |
1 tomato, cut into small cubes |
1/3 cup red onion, slivered |
2 teaspoons sesame seeds |
4 cups fresh spinach, torn into small pieces, washed and spun dry |
Directions:
1. Combine all the ingredients for the sesame dressing in a screw-top jar and shake vigorously. Set aside.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Drop in the tortellini and cook until al dente, about 5 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain in a colander. Run cold water over the tortellini until they are cold, then drain again very well. Pour into a large serving bowl.
3. Stir in the pepper, tomato, and onion, then pour on half of the sesame dressing and toss well. Let marinate at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours. Cover and chill if longer than 1 hour. Bring to room temperature before serving.
4. Place the sesame seeds in a dry, small saucepan and toast them over medium heat until they begin to pop and smoke slightly, about 3 minutes. Pour into a little dish and let cool.
5. Just before serving, stir the spinach into the tortellini mixture. Pour on the remaining dressing and toss well. Sprinkle on the sesame seeds and toss again.
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