Lemon Greek Tortellini Salad with Chicken Sausage

Ingredients

• 16 oz cheese tortellini
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 4 al fresco All Natural Sundried Tomato Chicken Sausage
• 1 small cucumber, diced
• ¾ cup grape tomatoes, halved
• ⅓ cup kalamata olives halved
• ⅓ cup feta cheese, cubed
• ¼ cup sundried tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp chopped mint
• Lemon Dressing (recipe below)
• ¼ tsp pepper
• ⅛ tsp salt
• 1 tsp lemon zest

Lemon Dressing

• 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• ⅛ tsp salt
• ⅛ tsp pepper

Instructions

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add tortellini. Cook according to package directions, drain, rinse with cold water, and place in a large serving bowl.
• While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large sauté pan to medium heat and add chicken sausages. Cook 7-9 minutes, rotating frequently, until golden brown on all sides. Internal temperature should be 165 degrees. Remove sausages to plate. Once cool to the touch, place on cutting board and slice.
• Add diced cucumber, halved grape tomatoes, halved kalamata olives, cubed feta cheese, sundried tomatoes, and mint to the bowl with the tortellini. Add sliced chicken sausage. 
• Drizzle the dressing over the ingredients and toss. Add salt and pepper and top with lemon zest.

Lemon Dressing

• In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, mustard, and honey. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, while continuing to whisk. Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

• If you prefer, you can grill your chicken sausage instead of sautéing them. Grill over medium-low heat for about 7-9 minutes until golden brown all over.