Ingredients:
24 ounces tortellini, fresh or frozen
1/2 red bell peppers, finely diced
1/3 cup chopped green onions
2/3 cup snow peas, cut diagonally
1 carrots, cut into 2 inch strips
Chinese cabbage (napa) or spinach leaves, for lining platter or salad plates
4 -6 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 -3 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/4 cup sesame oil
Directions:
Cook and drain tortellini according to package directions.
Place in a large bowl.
To make dressing, combine 4 tablespoons vinegar, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sugar, hot-pepper flakes, dry mustard and five-spice powder in a small bowl.
Whisk in oil.
Toss warm tortellini with dressing.
Toss in red bell pepper, green onion, snow peas and carrot.
Add more vinegar and soy sauce to taste, if desired.
Line a serving platter or individual serving plates with cabbage or spinach leaves.
Arrange salad over greens.
Serve at room temperature.
Servings: 4-6
Time preparation: 30 min.
Time total: 30 min.