Tortellini Spinach Salad With Sesame Dressing

Tortellini Spinach Salad With Sesame Dressing

Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon tamari soy sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

• 1 Combine dressing ingredients (oil through black pepper) in a jar, shaking to combine (or whisk together in a small bowl).
• 2 Cook tortellini according to package directions, being sure not to overcook. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
• 3 Stir the bell pepper, tomato and onion with the tortellini. Pour half of the dressing over and toss well.
• 4 Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours. (Cover and chill if longer than 1 hour. Bring to room temperature before serving.).
• 5 Just before serving, stir the spinach into the tortellini mixture. Pour on the remaining dressing and toss well. Sprinkle on the sesame seeds and toss again.
• 6 *Note: To toast sesame seeds, place in a small, dry skillet and toast over medium heat until they begin to pop and smoke slightly, about 3 minutes. Let cool. Be careful not to burn them!