Ingredients
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- 1 – 20 oz. Package Fresh Cheese Tortellini (Family size)
- 1 Cup prepared Italian Dressing
- 1 Cup Cucumber, quartered and sliced
- 1 Cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 – 6 oz. Can Black olives, sliced in half
- 1 Yellow Bell pepper, chopped
- 1 Cup Salami (or pepperoni), chopped
- 8 oz. Pearl Sized Fresh Mozzarella ballsÂ
- Optional: Fresh Basil
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
- 3 Tbsp. White Wine Vinegar
- 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon EACH Garlic powder, Oregano, Parsley, Basil, Sea salt
Instructions
- Prep the cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, bell pepper and salami (or pepperoni) but peeling and cutting. Place them in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Place a large pot of salted water over high heat and bring to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to package directions for al dente texture. Drain the pasta and rinse under cool water.
- Add the cooled tortellini to the bowl and the Italian dressing, reserving 1/4 cup. Stir until evenly coated.Â
- Chill for at least one hour, then top with remaining Italian dressing and fresh basil and serve.Â
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: side dish