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Mediterranean Tortellini Pasta Salad

Photo: Heart and Stroke Foundation (www.heartandstroke.ca)

Try this light and tasty salad for lunch or dinnerMake lots as it can be great for leftovers. 

Ingredients

Directions

Step 1

Preheat grill to medium high heat.

Step 2

Place chicken breasts in a bowl and drizzle with 2 tsp (10 mL) of the oil. Add Italian seasoning and pepper and toss to coat. Place on greased grill and grill for about 12 minutes, turning once or until no longer pink inside. Set aside onto cutting board to cool.

Step 3

Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling water, cook tortellini for about 5 minutes or until they float to the top and are tender. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well and place in a large bowl. Add cucum-ber, tomatoes, pepper and parsley.

Step 4

Cut chicken into bite size pieces and add to salad.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together remaining oil, mustard and vinegar. Pour over salad and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for flavours to marry.
 
Nutritional information

Per serving (1 of 12)

Calories 330
Protein 26 g
Sodium 290 mg
Potassium 400 mg
Total fat 10 g
Saturated fat 3 g
Cholesterol 75 g
Carbohydrates 33 g
Fibre 2 g
Sugars 3 g