Ingredients
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1/3 cup vegetable oil
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2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 teaspoon tamari soy sauce
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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ground black pepper, to taste
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1 lb frozen cheese tortellini
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1 bell pepper, cut in thin strips (yellow, orange or red)
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1 tomatoes, diced
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1/3 cup slivered red onion
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1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine dressing ingredients (oil through black pepper) in a jar, shaking to combine (or whisk together in a small bowl).
- Cook tortellini according to package directions, being sure not to overcook. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
- Stir the bell pepper, tomato and onion with the tortellini. Pour half of the dressing over and toss well.
- Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours. (Cover and chill if longer than 1 hour. Bring to room temperature before serving.).
- Just before serving, stir the spinach into the tortellini mixture. Pour on the remaining dressing and toss well. Sprinkle on the sesame seeds and toss again.
- *Note: To toast sesame seeds, place in a small, dry skillet and toast over medium heat until they begin to pop and smoke slightly, about 3 minutes. Let cool. Be careful not to burn them!