This cool summer salad is hearty enough for a meal and easy to make. Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs just before serving.
- 1 19-ounce package frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- ¼ cup sliced green olives
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- ¼ 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*
- ¼ cup canola oil
- Salt to taste
- Garnish: fresh parsley sprigs
- 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.
- 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.
*1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning may be substituted.
Tuna Tortellini Salad: Substitute 1 (12-oz.) can albacore tuna, rinsed and drained well, for chicken. Prepare recipe as directed.

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