Raisin and Tortellini Salad

Serves: 8
Category: Salads and Dressings

For dressing combine vinegar, sugar, basil, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper in blender. Process till smooth. With blender running at low speed, add oil in a slow steady stream. Set aside. In a large bowl, toss tortellini, peaches, parsley, celery and raisins with dressing. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 5 Tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 2 Teaspoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 11/2 Teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 Teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 Cup vegetable oil

Procedure

Salad

  • 1 Package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen tortellini; cooked, rinsed and drained
  • 2 fresh ripe peaches, cut into chunks
  • 1/3 Cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 Cup celery, sliced
  • 1 Cup California raisins

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories 290 (Calories from Fat 51%); Total Fat 17 ( Saturated Fat 2; Trans Fat 0; ); Cholesterol 55; Sodium 320; Potassium 312; Total Carbohydrate 31; Dietary Fiber 2; Sugars 20; Protein 5; Calcium 71; Iron 2;

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