Summer Tortellini Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (19-oz.) package frozen cheese tortellini
• 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
• 1/4 cup sliced green olives
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped sweet onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence*
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• Salt to taste
• Garnish: fresh parsley sprigs

Preparation

1. 1. Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain and place in large bowl. Stir in chicken and next 5 ingredients.
2. 2. Whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, and herbes de Provence. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until smooth. Pour over tortellini mixture, tossing to coat. Stir in salt to taste. Cover and chill at least 25 minutes. Garnish, if desired.
3. *1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning may be substituted.
4. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Rosetto Cheese Tortellini.
5. Tuna Tortellini Salad: Substitute 1 (12-oz.) can albacore tuna, rinsed and drained well, for chicken. Prepare recipe as directed.