PASTA SALAD W/ ARTICHOKES & SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Pasta Salad W/ Artichokes & Sun-Dried Tomatoes image

Provided by Luvfood

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (20 ounce) package fresh cheese tortellini
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups chopped celery
1 (13 3/4 ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
3/4 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup kalamata olives or 1/2 cup other brine-cured black olives, pitted, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta until just tender, but still firm to bite.
Whisk mayonnaise and next ten ingredients in small bowl until well blended, season with salt& pepper.
Transfer 3/4 cup dressing to large bowl; mix in celery, artichokes, green onions, sun-dried tomatoes& olives.
Add pasta to vegetable mixture, then Parmesan cheese; toss to blend.
Mix in more dressing by 1/4 cupfuls, if desired.
Season salad with salt& pepper, serve cold or at room temperature.
Pasta salad can be made 1 day ahead.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640.2, Fat 36.5, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 52.1, Sodium 1012.8, Carbohydrate 62.6, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 19.5