tortellini with meat & vegetables cold salad
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
prep time
35 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
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yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 package 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 package shredded carrots
- 3 - stalks of green onions
- 1 package crumbled blue cheese
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- FOR VINAIGRETTE DRESSINGS
- 1/3 cup olive oil, extra virgin
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- - salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- OPTIONAL
- BROCCOLI, PEAS, ONION, ASPARAGUS, MOZZERELLA BALLS, ADD WHATEVER YOU LIKE
How To Make tortellini with meat & vegetables cold salad
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Step 1For Vinaigrette Dressing: whisk all ingredients and add salt & pepper to taste, set aside
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Step 2Cook tortellinis in salted water for only a few minutes, DO NOT OVERCOOK, make al dente or even a little harder, drain and set aside
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Step 3Cut meats into small cubes and vegetables; put all into serving bowl
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Step 4Add tortellini to meats & veggies
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Step 5Add cheese
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Step 6Pour vinaigrette dressing over items in bowl and spoon till well mixed
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Step 7Refrigerate overnight
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Category:
Pasta Salads
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#pepperoni
Keyword:
#vegetables
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#tortellini
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#salami
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