Tortellini Chicken Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant Tortellini Chicken Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes—a perfect fusion of hearty, fresh, and tangy flavors! Featuring tender cheese tortellini, juicy shredded chicken, nutrient-packed baby spinach, and the irresistible sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes, this salad is guaranteed to delight your taste buds. Tossed with a zesty homemade vinaigrette infused with garlic, oregano, and red wine vinegar, and topped off with crumbled feta cheese and crunchy toasted pine nuts, this dish strikes the perfect balance of creamy and crunchy. Ready in just 30 minutes, this no-fuss recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, potlucks, or as a make-ahead lunch. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing, Mediterranean-inspired meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained and chopped)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup toasted pine nuts
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled tortellini, shredded chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach, feta cheese, and toasted pine nuts.
Pour the prepared dressing over the tortellini mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if necessary.
Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3268 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.2 g | 219% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.9 g | 230% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 621 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 6170 mg | 268% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 185.9 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.1 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.5 g | ||
| Protein | 223.9 g | 448% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1081 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 23.4 mg | 130% | |
| Potassium | 5127 mg | 109% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
