TORTELLINI, CHICKEN AND PESTO SALAD
Steps:
- Preparation: 1) You may want to skip this step. I have found that I like to dry my cherry tomatoes a bit by placing them in a low heat oven-250 or so-for around an hour or more until the moisture is reduced. If the tomatoes are good this will concentrate their flavor and reduce the moisture. After the tomatoes are done you can toast the walnuts at 350. They should be done in ten minutes or so. Watch them closely. They should have a nice light crunch. 2) The next step is to blanch the green beans. I multi-task and use the same pot that I will boil the pasta. You will want them to still retain some crunch. I usually find this is about 4 minutes. Run them under cold water and set them aside so that they can dry off. I often toss them in a freezer while I am cooking the pasta. 3) Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but pull back a bit at the end. The pasta has to cool down and it will soften more as the salad mellows. 4) While the pasta is cooking prepare the chicken into small bite size chunks. 5) Mix the vegetables, chicken and pasta together. Mix the pesto and the mayonaise and lightly stir in the pasta mixture. Add the nuts. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more pesto and mayonnaise as needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Best served within 24 hours.
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Rutanywana Masood
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe.
Jaydon Brown
[email protected]This salad is simple to make and the results are delicious!
shahzaib web
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken and tortellini.
Ogiemwonyi Osas
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of tortellini salads, but this one is an exception. The pesto dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the tortellini and chicken are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Cherie Cornwell
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my last potluck! I made a double batch and it was all gone within minutes. The pesto dressing is to die for, and the tortellini and chicken are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Genesis Mejia
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and easy recipes to try, and this tortellini chicken and pesto salad definitely fits the bill. It was so simple to make, and the results were delicious! The pesto dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the tortellini and chi
Duncan Nabigon
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken and tortellini. It's also a great meal to prep ahead of time for a busy weeknight. I made it for my family last night and they loved it! The pesto dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the tortelli
Muktar Shekh
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of tortellini salads, but this one is an exception. The pesto dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the tortellini and chicken are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Charles Oroti
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my last potluck! I made a double batch and it was all gone within minutes. The pesto dressing is to die for, and the tortellini and chicken are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Joshua Christ
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and easy recipes to try, and this tortellini chicken and pesto salad definitely fits the bill. It was so simple to make, and the results were delicious! The pesto dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the tortellini and chi
ali Hamza
[email protected]This tortellini salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken and tortellini. It's also a great meal to prep ahead of time for a busy weeknight. I made it for my family last night and they loved it! The pesto dressing is creamy and flavorful, and t