Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Tortellini Salad

1 Red onion
1 Red pepper
1 Yellow pepper
1 Green Pepper
1 cup of chopped celery
1 cup chopped Genoa Salami
1 cup chopped cheese (Provolone or whatever you like)
1 cup green olives stuffed with pimentos (sliced in half )
1 Pint of grape or cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
1 cup chopped roasted peppers (optional)
1 cup marinated artichokes chopped (optional)
1/2 cup finely chopped Italian parsley
5 lbs of tortellini

Vinaigrette:
2 tlb Dijon mustard
2 tlb Sugar
1/2 cup wine vinegar
1 1/4 cup of olive oil

Chop all ingredients except tortellini, tomatoes ,and olives.
Prepare the vinaigrette while cooking the tortellini according to package. Usually you have to boil water add the tortellini for about 4 minutes and they are ready. Immediately run cold water after the are done so they stop cooking. It is better to have them all dente.

Add the chopped ingredients to the tortellini in a large bowl, + the tomatoes , the olives and the vinaigrette. Add salt and pepper to taste.

If you hate olives or any other ingredient omit it. If you have stuff in the fridge that you think you like, add it don't be bashful e.g. zucchini, cauliflower, broccoli,carrots left over chicken or turkey.

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