tortellini with meat & vegetables cold salad

Stratford, CT
Updated on May 29, 2011

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 ---
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

  • Step 1
    For Vinaigrette Dressing: whisk all ingredients and add salt & pepper to taste, set aside
  • Step 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
  • Step 3
    Cut meats into small cubes and vegetables; put all into serving bowl
  • Step 4
    Add tortellini to meats & veggies
  • Step 5
    Add cheese
  • Step 6
    Pour vinaigrette dressing over items in bowl and spoon till well mixed
  • Step 7
    Refrigerate overnight

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