Apple Tortellini Salad
Savor the blend of flavors in our Apple Tortellini Salad: cheese tortellini, crisp apples, pine nuts, and tangy vinaigrette dressing.
Recommended Apple Variety:
Empire, Gala, Ida Red, Jonagold, Jonathan, McIntosh, Red Delicious, Rome
Also features Michigan Apple Juice
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons frozen Michigan Apple Juice concentrate, thawed
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup1 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 servings
Nutrition:
Per serving, 1 1/3 cups
- 220 Calories
- 4 g Fat
- 23 mg Cholesterol
- 41 g Carbohydrates
- 234 mg Sodium
- 3 g Fiber
Directions:
- Combine Michigan Apple Juice concentrate, corn syrup, vinegar, sugar, garlic salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate.
- 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.
