Tangy tortellini salad

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsCheese filled tortellini
cupExtra-virgin olive oil
¼teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
2tablespoonsRed wine vinegar
1cloveGarlic; minced
1teaspoonDijon mustard
½poundsHam; cubed
½poundsSmoked turkey; cubed
1cupFrozen peas; defrosted
1largeRed bell pepper; cut in thin strips
1canPitted medium sized black olives (6oz)
½cupFinely chopped parsley
1cupCherry tomatoes; halved
1Head red leaf lettuce for garnish

Directions

Prepare tortellini as label directs. Drain into a colander and rinse over cold running water. Let drain 5 to 10 minutes. Whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper and mustard in a large bowl. Add tortellini and remaining ingredients; toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate until about 309 minutes before serving. Arrange the lettuce leaves around the edge of the serving bowl or on individual plates and fill with the salad. Nutritional info per serving: 631 cal; 35g pro, 29g carb, 45g fat(62%) Source: Miami Herald, 8/17/96 format by Lisa Crawford, 7/28/96