Apples bring flavor to the perfect side dish

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(Submitted photo courtesy of Family Features)
(Submitted photo courtesy of Family Features)

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Apple Tortellini Salad

Servings: 6 to 8

Dressing:

3 tablespoons Tree Top Frozen Concentrate Apple Juice, thawed

3 tablespoons light corn syrup

2 teaspoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

2 teaspoons garlic salt

Ground pepper to taste

Salad:

9 ounces cheese-filled tortellini

2 cups sliced apples (approximately 2 medium apples)

2 cups shredded salad greens

1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

½ cup thinly sliced celery

1/2 cup sliced scallions

2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts (optional)

To prepare dressing, combine apple juice concentrate, corn syrup, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic salt and pepper. Cover dressing and refrigerate.

To prepare salad, cook tortellini, drain and cool by rinsing pasta under cold water. Shake gently to drain thoroughly. In a large bowl, combine tortellini, apples, salad greens, strawberries, celery and scallions. Toss salad gently with chilled dressing. Serve chilled. If desired, sprinkle with pine nuts.

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