CHICKEN & TORTELLINI SPINACH SALAD

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Not only is this attractive salad easy to make, but it is, delicious, light and filling as well.-Michelle Ashton, St. Johns, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
1 package (22 ounces) frozen grilled chicken breast strips, cut into 1-inch pieces
12 slices red onion, halved
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE:
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the spinach, chicken, onion, cranberries and feta cheese. Drain pasta. Cool for 5 minutes. Add to spinach mixture., For vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, tomato paste, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Pour over spinach mixture; gently toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 820mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Nqobile Kunene
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I will definitely be making this salad again.


Sandeep Yadav
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This salad is healthy and delicious.


Sahhed Khan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Brenda Enabulele
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I love the combination of chicken, tortellini, and spinach.


fahmida rahman
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This salad is delicious and refreshing.


Tomas Bello
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but this salad changed my mind.


The Nintendo Gamer
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Binod Majhi
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Fati Elbaroudi
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This salad is delicious! The dressing is light and flavorful, and the combination of chicken, tortellini, and spinach is perfect.


Piper Kramer
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Md.Mahbub Alom
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


Brandi Alice
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I made this salad for my friends and they all loved it. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.


Nanak ram Nanak ram
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This salad is delicious and refreshing. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. I love the combination of chicken, tortellini, and spinach.


Ismail Hossan
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is so flavorful and the combination of ingredients is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


R Jkshsh
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Marcia Walichiewicz
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The dressing is so good, I could drink it. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Bassam Saif
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This chicken tortellini spinach salad was a hit with my family! The dressing was light and flavorful, and the combination of chicken, tortellini, spinach, and tomatoes was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.