Summer Tortellini Salad

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (19 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
• 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
• 1/4 cup sliced green olives
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped sweet onions
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon herbes de provence
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• kosher sea salt
• fresh parsley sprig (to garnish) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain and place in a large serving bowl. stir in chicken, olives, pepper, onion and parsley.
• 2 whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, and herbes de provence. add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until smooth. pour over tortellini mixture, tossing to coat. stir in salt to taste.
• 3 cover and chill at least 25 minutes. garnish with fresh parsley sprigs if desired.
• 4 note: substitute 1 teaspoon dried italian seasoning for herbes de provence if desired.