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Apple Tortellini Salad

This pasta salad combines cheese-filled tortellini with apples, berries, and greens to create a refreshing meal with a sweet and tangy taste.

Recommended Apple Varieties: 

Empire, Gala, Ida Red, Jonagold, Jonathan, or McIntosh.

INGREDIENTS:
  •  3 tablespoons frozen Michigan Apple Juice concentrate, thawed
  • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
  •  1 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons firmly packed brown sugar
  •  1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
  • Dash white pepper
  • 1 package (9 oz.) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
  •  2 cups sliced red Michigan Apples
  • 2 cups shredded salad greens
  • 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
  •  1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted, optional

 SERVING SIZE:

6

INSTRUCTIONS:
  1. Combine Michigan Apple Juice concentrate, corn syrup, vinegar, sugar, garlic salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate.
  2. Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and cool thoroughly.  In large mixing bowl combine tortellini and remaining ingredients.  Toss gently with Apple Juice dressing and serve immediately.
Apple-Tortellini Salad