Tortellini Chicken Salad With Sun-dried Tomatoes

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces cheese-filled tortellini, cooked according to directions & cooled
• 8 ounces grilled chicken, cooled & cubed
• 1 (14 ounce) can quartered marinated artichoke hearts
• 3 -4 ounces fresh spinach, torn into pieces
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, chopped
• 4 -6 ounces feta cheese
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup olive oil
• salt & pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 in serving bowl, combine pasta, chicken, artichokes, spinach, tomatoes, feta and onions.
• 2 to make vinaigrette, puree the garlic, oregano, tomato paste, vinegar and salt & pepper in a food processor or blender.
• 3 while processing, drizzle in olive oil to make a smooth emulsion.
• 4 toss enough dressing with salad to coat and stir to combine.
• 5 may serve immediately or refrigerate.