Tortellini Spinach Salad With Sesame Dressing Recipe

Name: Tortellini Spinach Salad With Sesame Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dressing; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon tamari soy sauce; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; ground black pepper, to taste; Salad; 1 lb frozen cheese tortellini; 1 bell pepper, cut in thin strips (yellow, orange or red); 1 tomatoes, diced; 1/3 cup slivered red onion; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds (see note); 4 cups fresh spinach, washed, dried and torn in small pieces

Servings: persons

Dressing
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon tamari soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper, to taste
Salad
1 lb frozen cheese tortellini
1 bell pepper, cut in thin strips (yellow, orange or red)
1 tomatoes, diced
1/3 cup slivered red onion
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds (see note)
4 cups fresh spinach, washed, dried and torn in small pieces

1
Combine dressing ingredients (oil through black pepper) in a jar, shaking to combine (or whisk together in a small bowl).
2
Cook tortellini according to package directions, being sure not to overcook. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
3
Stir the bell pepper, tomato and onion with the tortellini. Pour half of the dressing over and toss well.
4
Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours. (Cover and chill if longer than 1 hour. Bring to room temperature before serving.).
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.
6
*Note: To toast sesame seeds, place in a small, dry skillet and toast over medium heat until they begin to pop and smoke slightly, about 3 minutes. Let cool. Be careful not to burn them!

818

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dressing, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Tortellini Spinach Salad With Sesame Dressing falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Tortellini Spinach Salad With Sesame Dressing

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