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Layered Tortellini Pesto Chicken Salad

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Loads of flavor in seven lovely layers!

Prep Time: 40 Min

Total Time: 2 Hr 40 Min

Makes: 8 servings (1 1/2 cups each)

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INGREDIENTS:

package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini

cup Green Giant® frozen sweet peas (from 1-lb bag)

cups torn romaine lettuce

1 1/2

cups julienne (matchstick-cut) carrots

cups chopped or strips grilled chicken

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

tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil leaves

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DIRECTIONS:

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

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Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

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;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

1 Starch;
0 Fruit;
1/2 Other Carbohydrate;
0 Skim Milk;
0 Low-Fat Milk;
0 Milk;
1 Vegetable;
0 Very Lean Meat;
1 1/2 Lean Meat;
0 High-Fat Meat;
2 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

1 1/2;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.