Tortellini Salad with Ham, Asparagus & Lemon Vinaigrette

22 Jul Tortellini Salad with Ham, Asparagus & Lemon Vinaigrette

SALAD:

• ½ lb asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 (16-oz) pkg. frozen cheese-filled tortellini
• 1 cup cubed cooked ham
• ¼ cup sliced green onions
• 2 cups sliced strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries

LEMON VINAIGRETTE:

• 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp white vinegar or white wine vinegar
• 3 tbsp frozen lemonade concentrate
• ½ tsp grated lemon peel (optional)
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp white pepper

DIRECTIONS for this Tortellini Salad:

In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to boil; add asparagus. Cook 2 minutes. Add tortellini; cook to desired doneness as directed on package.

Meanwhile, in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all vinaigrette ingredients; shake well to mix.

Drain tortellini and asparagus; rinse with cold water to cool. In large bowl, combine tortellini, asparagus, ham and onions; toss gently. Pour vinaigrette over salad; toss gently to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes to cool and blend flavors. Just before serving fold in strawberries.