Honey of a Tortellini Salad
Third Place Recipe Contest Winner 1999 *PUBLISHED RECIPE
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Sue Bee Honey
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
6 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
2 tsp. dried sweet basil
2/3 cup light olive oil or vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 (9 oz) pkg. refrigerated cheese tortellini, cooked according to package directions, drained
1 red or yellow bell pepper (or combination), seeded and julienned
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup raw broccoli florets
1 (6 oz) can pitted ripe black olives, drained and halved
8 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
In medium bowl whisk together honey, Dijon, lemon juice, vinegar and basil. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
In large bowl combine tortellini, bell pepper, onion, broccoli, olives and tomatoes. our enough dressing over to thoroughly coat; toss gently. (Refrigerate any remaining dressing.) Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight. Serve cold or at room temperature with remaining dressing. Makes 8 servings.
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