TORTELLINI WITH MEAT & VEGETABLES COLD SALAD

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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

Provided by janet vinson

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pkg cheese tortellini
1 stick pepperoni or (1 pkg) mini pepperoni pieces
1 stick imported italian salami
1 can(s) sliced black olives
1 can(s) sliced green olives
1 jar(s) roasted red peppers
1 pkg shredded carrots
3 stalks of green onions
1 pkg crumbled blue cheese
1 pt grape tomatoes
FOR VINAIGRETTE DRESSINGS
1/3 c olive oil, extra virgin
2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp chopped garlic
salt & pepper to taste
1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
OPTIONAL
BROCCOLI, PEAS, ONION, ASPARAGUS, MOZZERELLA BALLS, ADD WHATEVER YOU LIKE

Steps:

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

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