Shelly's Recipe

CHICKEN TORTELLINI SALAD

Category: Pasta Salads

1/2 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
9 oz pkg. refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1/2 cup minced red onion
1 cup grape tomatoes
1 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1 cup Havarti cheese cubes
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Bring water to a boil in a heavy stockpot. Add beans and cook for 3 minutes. Add tortellini and cook until tender, 3-4 minutes longer. Drain well. Combine in large bowl with remaining ingredients and toss gently to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Serves 4.

Serve it with a crisp dry white or a lightly oaked Chardonnay.