32 oz. cheese filled tortellini
4 green peppers, sliced thin
4 red peppers, sliced thin
4 - 8 oz. smoked chicken breasts
1 c. black olives
Balsamic Dijon Vinaigrette:
4 Tbs. fresh minced basil
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. white pepper
1 c. olive oil
1/8 c. balsamic vinegar 6 Tbs. Dijon mustard
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Cook tortellini and shock in ice water. Toss in salad oil and chill. Add peppers and olives. Slice smoked chicken and add to mixture. Toss with Balsamic Dijon Vinaigrette and serve on a bed of lettuce.
Balsamic Dijon Vinaigrette: Mix fresh basil, salt, white pepper, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Whip in olive oil. Chill for 1 hour.
Place salad on bed of Boston Bibb lettuce, making sure olives are on top. Garnish with radish, sweet pickle, celery, and green onion.
Yield: 4 servings
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