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5* Layered Tortellini Pesto Chicken Salad

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SA: 5* Layered Tortellini Pesto Chicken Salad

Bettycrocker.com
8 reviews rate this recipe 5 Stars!
Prep Time 40 min - Chill at least 2 hrs. or overnight
Servings 8

Loads of flavor in seven lovely layers!

Ingredients:
1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
1 cup Green Giant™ frozen sweet peas (from 1-lb bag)
5 cups torn romaine lettuce
1-1/2 cups julienne (matchstick-cut) carrots
2 cups chopped or strips grilled chicken
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2 cup basil pesto
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil leaves

Directions:
• 1 Cook tortellini as directed on package, adding peas during last 4 minutes of cook time. Drain; rinse immediately with cold water. Pat with paper towels to remove moisture.

• 2 In 3- or 4-quart clear bowl, layer the lettuce, the carrots, chicken, peas, the tortellini, and bell pepper.

• 3 In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, pesto and buttermilk. Spread over peppers; sprinkle with parsley. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours until chilled or overnight. Stir just before serving.

1/8 of recipe equals: Calories 330 (Calories from Fat 160); Total Fat 18g (Saturated Fat 4g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 50mg; Sodium 440mg; Total Carbohydrate 24g; Dietary Fiber 3g; Sugars 5g; Protein 17g ++++ Exchanges: 1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 1-1/2 Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Fat; ++++ Carbohydrate Choice 1-1/2