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-slice mini croissants down the middle but leave the back connected.
-fill with chicken salad.
-attach a toothpick to the back of edible eyeballs with cookie icing and allow it to dry.
-insert the toothpicks into the croissants to create eyes!

Save this for later when you need a dish or appetizer to bring to summer parties! 

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Then I found these golf-tee toothpicks. Place one in each cupcake. 

Then use cookie icing to secure a white chocolate truffle to each of the tees. 

Allow the icing to harden, serve and enjoy!

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4th of July, Food, Super Bowl · July 3, 2018

California Tortellini Summer Salad


Happy Tuesday! We’re doing Wednesday’s post a day early because I’m going to go ahead an assume you aren’t reading blog posts on the 4th of July..I mean I’m not. I’m going to the pool with Hubb-bubb and some of our pals. So let’s do it a day early, shall we??

However, this post may come in handy because it’s a recipe post for a yummy summer salad that is perfection for 4th of July! So you can make this super simple salad tomorrow for whatever fun thing you are doing! 🙂  It’s so simple (because I only make simple things..duh) and literally anyone can make this. Plus it’s so tasty, light and perfect for summer.

Also, because it’s YouTube Tuesday, we are just looping in all the things. I have made a quicky little recipe video at the end so you can see exactly how I made this salad.

Here we go!

Ingredients:
-3 Avocados
-Chopped Romaine Lettuce
-Bacon
-Tortellini (I buy the Kroger like “ready-made meals” package, but you can buy Bertolli or whatever you’re feeling)
-1 Package Cherry Tomatoes
-1/4 Cup of Cilantro
-3 Tsp of Olive Oil
-1 Lime
-1 Clove of Garlic
-1 Cup Greek Yogurt

Instructions:
1. Boil the water and cook based on the instructions on your tortellini package.
2. Cook bacon based on your preference. I like to bake mine because it’s cleaner. I also am all about some pre-cooked bacon.
3. While these things are going on, go ahead and mix your salad dressing. In a processor, blend 1.5 avocados, 1/4 of cilantro, 1 cup of Greek yogurt, 1 peeled clove of garlic, and 3 tsps of olive oil. Set aside.
4. Peel and slice your remaining 1.5 avocados, slice your cherry tomatoes in half, and chop your romaine lettuce.
5. Once your tortellini and bacon are fully cooked, drain your tortellini and cut up your bacon.
6. In a large bowl, combine chopped lettuce, sliced cherry tomatoes, cut up bacon, sliced avocados, and cooked tortellini.
7. Pour dressing over salad and thoroughly mix.

That’s it! See, super simple! And yummy! Perfect for your summer gathering, and would be great for whatever 4th of July party you are attending or hosting tomorrow.

In: 4th of July, Food, Super Bowl · Tagged: super bowl

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Comments

  1. Nicole Gilbert says

    July 3, 2018 at 10:15 am

    I love this! I was literally about to head on over to pinterest to find a nice “meal salad” to make for our BBQ tomorrow! This looks refreshing, light, yet satisfying!

  2. Kendra Byers says

    July 3, 2018 at 11:12 am

    Yum! A California Tortellini Salad sounds like the perfect & refreshing summer meal! I can’t wait to try this! Pinned for later! 🙂

    Kendra B
    http://www.helga-marie.com

  3. Ashley Stephenson says

    July 3, 2018 at 11:41 am

    I am not a fan of avocado..I know OMG. But I know so many people who do and my friend makes this and everyone loves it!

  4. Erica @ Coming up Roses says

    July 3, 2018 at 12:39 pm

    Excuse me as I’m over here DROOLING – looks absolutely fab!

  5. Summer @ Coffee With Summer says

    July 3, 2018 at 1:29 pm

    I need this right about now. I love anything tortellini!!! AH this would be perfect right now.

  6. Cara Owens-Kindly Unspoken says

    July 3, 2018 at 1:49 pm

    This looks so yummy! I love pasta salads like these especially during the summer months!

  7. Kay R. says

    July 3, 2018 at 2:20 pm

    Loos super yummy!

  8. Keating | Mainely Keating says

    July 3, 2018 at 4:10 pm

    This looks soooo delicious and refreshing. I love salads this time of year. I’m actually about to make one for lunch 🙂 I’ll have to save this recipe to try!

  9. Messy Cutting Board says

    July 3, 2018 at 5:02 pm

    Love this salad!! Pasta… Avocado united in a salad… pure magic!

  10. Life of Creed says

    July 3, 2018 at 9:58 pm

    Looks delicious! I will have to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing!

  11. Andrea McCann says

    July 3, 2018 at 10:07 pm

    I have never had tortellini in an actual salad before! I’ve always had them more like a pasta salad. So interesting!

  12. Tiffany MrsTee Haywood says

    July 4, 2018 at 8:19 am

    During the summer I am all about light, fresh and easy recipes! This tortellini salad is perfection and a great way to beat the heat with a yummy dish!

  13. Kara says

    July 4, 2018 at 9:50 am

    Tortellini’s are always so delicious! I never thought to add them to a salad!

  14. Rachel@The Confused Millennial says

    July 4, 2018 at 10:03 am

    omg yesss! this looks so good! can’t wait to make it!

  15. Kelsie Kristine says

    July 5, 2018 at 10:42 am

    I love anything with tortellini! This looks so good!!

  16. Tatyanna Picou-Baptiste says

    July 5, 2018 at 12:00 pm

    This looks oh so delish! Anything with avocado is amazing for me!

    xx Tatyanna
    http://www.apopoflife.com

  17. Cristina says

    July 6, 2018 at 2:18 am

    I love eating salads during summer and I’m also a pasta lover. I never thought of adding tortellini in a salad – such a great idea!

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To make these:
-slice mini croissants down the middle but leave the back connected.
-fill with chicken salad.
-attach a toothpick to the back of edible eyeballs with cookie icing and allow it to dry.
-insert the toothpicks into the croissants to create eyes!

Save this for later when you need a dish or appetizer to bring to summer parties! 

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First, mix together two cans of drained whole-kernel corn, two cups of mexican blend cheese, one cup of light mayo, diced red pepper, pepper and a bit of cilantro in a bowl. Then, add crushed Chili Cheese Fritos and mix well. Serve and enjoy! 

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Then use cookie icing to secure a white chocolate truffle to each of the tees. 

Allow the icing to harden, serve and enjoy!

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