Favorite Recipes: Summer Tortellini Mint Salad

A few months back I visited with some girlfriends in Birmingham and stumbled upon one of the most delightful lunch dishes. So, I tried to remember what was in their delicious dish and I tried to tweak and recreate at home. . .I served this tonight to my adorable husband and he loved every bit of it!

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Check it out. . .

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Tortellini Mint Salad

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Ingredients:
-Package of Cheese Tortellini
-Fresh Mint Leaves
-Package of Frozen Peas
-Pine Nuts (optional)
-1/2 Stick of Butter
-1/4 cup of Skim Milk
-1 Tablespoon of Pesto
-Pinch of Garlic
-Fresh Yellow or Orange Bell Pepper
-Grated Romano or Parmesan Cheese
-Salt & Pepper to Taste
-Romaine Lettuce
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Directions:
Cook and drain package of cheese tortellini, set aside. Cook and drain peas, set aside. In a small saucepan combine butter, milk, pesto and heat through until it is a thin consistency. Add more milk if needed. In a bowl combine cooked pesto, peas, chopped peppers, pine nuts, fresh mint and sauce. Coat all ingredients with sauce mixture. Chill pasta mixture and serve over a bed of chopped romaine lettuce.

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We served this with a side of salmon and some fresh asparagus for dinner. This salad is refreshing and a nice twist on an ordinary pasta. I'm sure this would be delightful chilled or served warm.

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Enjoy . . .