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Apple Tortellini Salad

Apple Tortellini Salad

Healthful, low in fat, and high in fiber, this recipe has lots of flavor, texture, and color. It makes a wonderful addition to a party buffet or a tasty lunch for school or work.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
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Servings

6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate thawed
  • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • Ground white pepper to taste
  • 1 9-ounce package refrigerated or frozen cheese-filled tortellini
  • 3 medium sweet-tart apples cored and sliced (about 2 cups)
  • 2 cups shredded salad greens
  • 1 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • ½ cup thinly sliced celery
  • ½ cup sliced scallions
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts optional

Instructions

  • Dressing:
  • Combine apple juice concentrate, corn syrup, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic salt, and pepper in a screw-top jar; shake well and refrigerate.
  • Salad:
  • Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain, and cool by rinsing pasta under cold water. Shake gently to drain throughly.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine tortellini, apples, salad greens, strawberries, celery, and scallions.
  • Toss salad gently with chilled dressing. Sprinkle with pine nuts, if desired, and serve.
  • Source: U.S. Apple Association