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tortellini with meat & vegetables cold salad

(1 rating)
Recipe by
janet vinson
Stratford, CT

Found in a Food Network magazine and it gives you ways to make it your way, which I did and it was raved about, hope you try it

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 35 Min
cook time 5 Min

Ingredients For tortellini with meat & vegetables cold salad

  • 1 pkg
    cheese tortellini
  • 1 stick
    pepperoni or (1 pkg) mini pepperoni pieces
  • 1 stick
    imported italian salami
  • 1 can
    sliced black olives
  • 1 can
    sliced green olives
  • 1 jar
    roasted red peppers
  • 1 pkg
    shredded carrots
  • 3
    stalks of green onions
  • 1 pkg
    crumbled blue cheese
  • 1 pt
    grape tomatoes
  • FOR VINAIGRETTE DRESSINGS
  • 1/3 c
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 Tbsp
    white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp
    chopped garlic
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp
    red pepper flakes
  • OPTIONAL
  • BROCCOLI, PEAS, ONION, ASPARAGUS, MOZZERELLA BALLS, ADD WHATEVER YOU LIKE

How To Make tortellini with meat & vegetables cold salad

  • 1
    For Vinaigrette Dressing: whisk all ingredients and add salt & pepper to taste, set aside
  • 2
    Cook tortellinis in salted water for only a few minutes, DO NOT OVERCOOK, make al dente or even a little harder, drain and set aside
  • 3
    Cut meats into small cubes and vegetables; put all into serving bowl
  • 4
    Add tortellini to meats & veggies
  • 5
    Add cheese
  • 6
    Pour vinaigrette dressing over items in bowl and spoon till well mixed
  • 7
    Refrigerate overnight

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