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Tortellini Salad with Fresh Herb and Tomato Vinaigrette

Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello

Prep Time:
25 min
Inactive Prep Time:
hr min
Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Serves:
15 servings

Ingredients

2 pounds packaged tortellini
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 1/4 cups
4 cups freshly diced tomato
4 tablespoons chopped tarragon leaves
4 tablespoons chiffonade basil leaves
2 tablespoons minced parsley leaves
2 minced shallots
6 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 pounds fresh mozzarella, sliced 1/4-inch thick into approximately 30 slices
4 cups fresh arugula
Gray salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high
heat. Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions. When fully cooked, drain and toss with 2
tablespoons of the olive oil and allow to cool to room temperature.
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Tortellini Salad with Fresh Herb and Tomato Vinaigrette

Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello


Meanwhile, in a nonreactive mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, herbs, shallots, lemon juice, and
remaining 1 1/4 cups olive oil. Mix to combine and season with gray salt and pepper to combine. When the
tortellini have cooled to room temperature toss with the vinaigrette.

To serve, line the perimeter of a large serving platter with overlapping slices of the mozzarella. Spoon the
tortellini salad in the center and scatter the arugula leaves over the top.
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