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Cilantro Lime Tortellini Salad

·         1 pound tortellini, cooked

·         1 cup sun dried tomatoes, drained and chopped

·         3 cups baby kale or spinach. coarsely chopped

·         1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

·         3 tablespoons roasted and salted pepitas

·         2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

CILANTRO LIME VINAIGRETTE

·         3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

·         1 1/2 tablespoons honey

·         1/4 cup fresh cilantro

·         2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed

·         ¼ teaspoon salt

·         ¼ teaspoon pepper

·         Pinch crushed red pepper flakes

·         1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Boil the tortellini according to the package instructions. Once drained, toss the tortellini with the sun dried tomatoes and kale or spinach. Drizzle on a few tablespoons of the vinaigrette and toss.

Add in the cheese and pepitas. Drizzle more dressing if desired. Toss in some fresh cilantro. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm or cold.

CILANTRO LIME VINAIGRETTE

In a blender or food processor, combine the lime juice, honey, garlic, cilantro salt, pepper, pepper flakes and olive oil. Blend until combined and smooth (some pieces of cilantro may remain). Leftovers stay great in the fridge for a few days! Store it in a sealed container.  (Adapted from HowSweetEats) Serves 2-4 people.

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