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Archived Recipe for November 2008
Apple-Tortellini Salad
INGREDIENTS:
3 tablespoons frozen Michigan Apple Juice concentrate, thawed
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons firmly packed brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
Dash white pepper
1 package (9 oz.) refrigerated cheese filled tortellini
2 cups sliced red Michigan Apples
2 cups shredded salad greens
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup sliced green onions
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted, optional
DIRECTIONS:
Combine Michigan Apple Juice concentrate, corn syrup, vinegar, sugar, garlic salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate.
Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and cool thoroughly. In large mixing bowl combine tortellini and remaining ingredients. Toss gently with Apple Juice dressing and serve immediately.
Suggested Michigan Apple varieties to use: Empire, Gala, Ida Red, Jonagold, Jonathan, McIntosh, Red Delicious or Rome.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: (per serving)
Yield: 6 servings
Serving size: 1 1/3 cups
Each serving provides:
Calories: 220
Total fat: 4 g
Cholesterol: 23 mg
Sodium: 234 mg
Total fiber: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 41 g
Recipe courtesy of Michigan Apple Committee
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