tortellini salad in a jar

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Mission Viejo, CA
Updated on Dec 15, 2013

A very easy gift to make for special friends. Be sure to refrigerate and let the recipient know to refrigerate also. Source: Unknown

prep time 20 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • - 1 pkg. refrigerated three cheese tortellini, 20 oz
  • - 1 can whole pitted black olives. 6 oz
  • - 1 bundle fresh basil leaves
  • - 1/2 red onion
  • - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • - 1 lb. sliced deli salami
  • - 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • - 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • - 2 tsp.dijon mustard
  • - 2 tsp. italian spices
  • - 3/4 cup olive oil
  • - 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • - 1/2 tsp. coarse black pepper

How To Make tortellini salad in a jar

  • Step 1
    Make tortellini according to package direction. Drain, rinse and chill. Place tortellini in bottom of a large jar. Rinse basil and remove leaves from stems. layer black olives and fresh basil leaves on top of tortellini. Peel and slice red onion crosswise and separate slices into rings. Add a layer of onions and a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese. Slice salami into thin strips and put on top. Cover salad with lid and refrigerate.
  • Step 2
    For dressing, mix vinegars, Dijon mustard, Italian spices, olive oil, salt and black pepper in a blender and chill before serving

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Culture: Italian
Category: Pasta Salads
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Stove Top

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