Monday, July 28, 2008

Tortellini Salad

1 (7oz) pkg. cheese tortellini

½ c. Italian salad dressing

1 c. broccoli florets

2 ½ tsp. chopped fresh basil

½ c. chopped fresh parsley

3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

1 (6 oz.) jar marinated artichokes drained

6 cherry tomatoes, halved

½ c. cooked chicken (optional)

2 green onions, chopped

Cook tortellini according to package. Drain, rinse, and drain again. Combine tortellini with broccoli, parsley, artichokes, and green onions in a large bowl; toss lightly to mix. Pour salad dressing over tortellini mixture; sprinkle with basil and toss gently. Cover; chill until ready to serve. Toss salad again just before serving. Sprinkle with parmesan and arrange cherry tomatoes on top.

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