Spinach Salad With Tortellini & Roasted Onions
- 2 cups chopped sweet onion (about 1 large)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1/2 to 2/3 cup Italian salad dressing
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 10 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 12 cups)
- 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast (about 10 ounces)
- 1 can (12 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
- 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
- 1/2 cup julienned roasted sweet red peppers
- 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- Preheat oven to 425u0b0. Toss onion with oil; spread into a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Roast until softened and lightly browned, 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse gently with cold water; drain well.
- Place 1/2 cup salad dressing, vinegar and roasted onion in a blender. Cover; process until blended, thinning with additional dressing if desired.
- To serve, place spinach, chicken, artichoke hearts, olives, peppers and tortellini in a large bowl; toss with onion mixture. Top with cheese.
sweet onion, canola oil, refrigerated cheese tortellini, italian salad dressing, red wine vinegar, baby spinach, chicken, hearts, olives, sweet red peppers, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/spinach-salad-with-tortellini-roasted-onions/ (may not work)