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Italian Tortellini Salad !!

This Tortellini Salad is packed with Mediterranean flavors and tossed in an Italian dressing.Tender pillows of tortellini, veggies, salami, and artichokes are not only delicious but also colorful and creamy! This recipe keeps well so it can be made ahead of time for potlucks or lunches! So simple, so genius
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Ingrédients
  

  • 1 lb. about 450 g fresh cheese tortellini
  • 1/4 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp. honey
  • 1 tbsp chopped salami or prosciutto
  • 10 oz. package frozen, chopped spinach thawed and drained
  • 1/2 c. oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 teasppon kosher salt for taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper for taste
  • ½ green pepper diced
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ⅓ cup red onion diced
  • 200 g ziti pasta
  • 2 oz. can sliced black olives optional

Instructions
 

  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and cook tortellini according to package directions.
  • Cool completely by running under cold water.
  • Combine all ingredients and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Tips :

  1. Any color bell pepper will work in this recipe.  If the onion is really strong, soak it in cold water while you prepare the other ingredients.
  2. Do not overcook pasta. To save time, start the pasta and chop the other ingredients while the pasta is cooking.
  3. The pasta will soak up dressing as it chills, be sure to dress generously.

Recipe Notes

Optional additions:
 
  • 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained
  • 1/2 cup pitted olives
  • 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes
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