Spinach and Cheese Tortellini Salad

Pre-made tortellini with spinach, cherry tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella in a roasted garlic vinaigrette.

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Ingredients:

• 6 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 small onion, peeled and quartered
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 8 ounce bottle red wine and olive oil vinaigrette
• 6 oz fresh baby spinach leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, julienned
• 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 9 ounce package spinach and cheese tortellini, cooked according to package directions and drained
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup smoked fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
• 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped

Method

Place garlic and onion onto an oven proof dish, drizzle with olive oil and roast in oven for 15-20 minutes on 375 degrees. Remove vegetables from oven; add to a blender and puree, drizzling in vinaigrette while blender is running, until well blended. Mix together spinach leaves, basil, tomatoes, tortellini, salt, pepper and vinaigrette. Place into large glass bowl then top with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Garnish with sprinkled parsley and chill for at least one hour.

Notes: This recipe can also be used as a main dish.

Number of servings: 8

Submitted By: cherylptw373316
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