CREAMY VINAIGRETTE DRESSING: 1/4 c. rice wine vinegar 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp. plain yogurt 1/4 tsp. dry mustard 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 2 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 c. vegetable oil Hand full of fresh herbs (basil, parsley, chives) SALAD: 3/4 lb. fresh tortellini 1/2 lb. fresh green beans 1/2 lb. cherry tomatoes 2 tbsp. fresh Parmesan cheese In blender combine all salad dressing ingredients and blend well. Chill. Cook and cool tortellini. Cook and cool green beans. Half tomatoes unless very small. When all ingredients are cool, combine and serve. |