lemlin Tortellini and Spinach Salad With Sesame Dressing

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Tortellini and Spinach Salad With Sesame Dressing (Quick)

 

Recipe By :Main Course Vegetarian Pleasures by Jeanne Lemlin

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : New Import

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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SESAME DRESSING:

1/4 cup canola oil

2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon tamari soy sauce

2 garlic cloves -- minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

freshly ground pepper

SALAD:

1 pound frozen cheese tortellini

1 yellow bell pepper -- cut into thin strips

1 tomato -- cut into small cubes

1/4 cup slivered red onion

2 teaspoons sesame seeds

4 cups torn fresh spinach -- washed and spun dry

 

1. Combine all the ingredients for the sesame dressing in a screw-top jar and

shake vigorously. Set aside.

 

2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Drop in the tortellini and cook until

al dente, about 5 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain in a colander. Run cold water

over the tortellini until they are cold, then drain again very well. Pour into a

large serving bowl.

 

3. Stir in the pepper, tomato, and onion, then pour on half of the sesame

dressing and toss well. Let marinate at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours.

Cover and chill if longer than 1 hour. Bring to room temperature before serving.

 

4. Place the sesame seeds in a dry, small saucepan and toast them over medium

heat until they begin to pop and smoke slightly, about 3 minutes. Pour into a

little dish and let cool.

 

5. Just before serving, stir the spinach into the tortellini mixture. Pour on

the remaining dressing and toss well. Sprinkle on the sesame seeds and toss

again.

 

Description:

" Fresh spinach adds wonderful color and texture to this special salad. "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 529 Calories; 28g Fat (47.0% calories

from fat); 19g Protein; 52g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 77mg Cholesterol;

817mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 5

Fat.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 1356 0 0 0 0 0 0 5827 0 0 4712 0 1423

 

 

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