*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                 Chicken & Tortellini Salad Ocean Mermaid

Recipe By     : Gourmet 4./86
 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Chicken                          Pasta
                Poultry                          Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      Pound         Cheese Tortellini
   1 1/2  Cups          Pesto
   3      Cups          Cooked Chicken -- cut in pieces
     1/3  Cup           Minced Fresh Parsley
     1/3  Cup           Snipped Chives
   1      Small         Onion -- sliced thin
   8      Ounces        Plain Yogurt
     1/4  Cup           Olive Oil -- if needed

                        Pesto

   4      Cups          Coarsely Chopped Fresh Basil
   1      Cup           Pine Nuts
     1/2  Cup           Olive Oil
   1      Cup           Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
     1/2  Stick         Unsalted Butter,Softened -- cut in bits
   2      Cloves        Garlic -- crushed

To make the pesto: Puree all the ingredients for pesto  in workbowl of
 food processor or in a blender,working in batches. Transfer to a small
 bowl and place a piece of plastic wrap directly on surface to
 prevent discoloring. (Pesto may be made in advance and kept
 covered and chilled. Will keep about 2 weeks).
 Cook the tortellini in a kettle of boiling,salted water until al dente.
 Drain well and refresh under cold water. In a large bowl toss together the
 tortellini and pesto. Cover and  refrigerate for at
 least 4 hours (or overnight).
 Add the remaining ingredients,except oil. Combine well and add
 oil only if salad seems dry. Season with salt & pepper to taste.


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