3tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
3tablespoons light corn syrup
2teaspoons brown sugar
1teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/2teaspoon garlic salt
Ground white pepper, to taste
Salad:
1(9-ounce) package refrigerated or frozen cheese-filled tortellini
3medium sweet-tart apples, cored and sliced (2 cups)
2cups shredded salad greens
1cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/2cup thinly sliced celery
1/2cup sliced scallions
2tablespoons toasted pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
For the dressing: Combine apple juice concentrate, corn syrup, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic salt, and pepper in a screw-top jar; shake well and refrigerate.
For the salad: Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain, and cool by rinsing pasta under cold water. Shake gently to drain thoroughly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine tortellini, apples, salad greens, strawberries, celery, and scallions. Toss salad gently with chilled dressing. Sprinkle with pine nuts, if desired, and serve.