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Abbott

Tortellini Chicken Salad and Balsamic Vinegar Reduction



Ingredients


3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/4 cup packed parsley leaves, cleaned
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salt to taste
Pinch red pepper flakes
5 ounces cheese tortellini, cooked
3 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
1/4 cup fresh grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
6 cups clean mixed greens (1 1/2 cups per serving)

Directions

Combine the first 8 ingredients in a mixing bowl. Add tortellini, chicken and Parmigiano Reggiano and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide salad greens among four plates. Spoon 1 cup of the chicken mixture over the greens. Drizzle with desired amount of Balsamic Vinegar Reduction. (see recipe below)

Balsamic Vinegar Reduction
Ingredients:
1 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar

Directions: Place vinegar and sugar in a small sauce pan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until mixture has reduced to 1/4 cup. Check mixture frequently as to not allow the mixture to reduce completely and burn. Cool and store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator. This mixture can also be drizzled over fresh steamed vegetables.

RECIPE SUMMARY

Servings:

4

Serving Size:

1 cup tortellini chicken salad over 1 1/2 cups mixed greens

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/4 recipe over 1 1/2 cups mixed greens
Servings Per Container 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 420
Calories from Fat: 190
% Daily Value**
Total Fat: 21g
32%
      Saturated Fat: 4.5g
22%
     
Cholesterol: 65mg
22%
Sodium: 1280mg
53%
Total Carbohydrate: 30g
10%
      Dietary Fiber: 3g
11%
      Sugars: 10g
 
Protein: 28g
 
Vitamin A 60%
• Vitamin C 40%
Calcium 20%
• Iron 15%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
Calories:
2,000
2,500
Total Fat
Less than
65g
80g
Sat Fat
Less than
20g
25g
Cholesterol
Less than
300mg
300mg
Sodium
Less than
2400mg
2400mg
Total Carbohydrate
300g
375g
Dietary Fiber
 
25g
30g
Calories Per Gram:
Fat: 9 • Carbohydrate: 4 • Protein 4