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Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe

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The cheese filled tortellini in this wonderful salad makes it substantial enough to serve as an entrée or as the featured menu item for a summertime brunch.

Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe (+)

Directions

Cook and drain tortellini according to package instructions. Allow it to cool.
Combine tortellini, celery, artichoke hearts, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and cheese in a large bowl.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients and pour over salad.
Cover and chill a minimum of 3 hours. Best if chilled overnight.

Container: large bowl

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 8

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Ingredients

		SALAD:
-		24 ounces cheese tortellini
-		2 cups celery, chopped
-		14 ounces artichoke hearts
-		3/4 cup green onion
-		1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
-		1/2 cup kalamata olives, halved
-		1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
		DRESSING:
-		1/2 cup mayonnaise
-		1/2 cup olive oil
-		1/4 cup red wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
-		1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
-		1 teaspoon sugar
-		1/2 teaspoon salt
-		1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
-		1/4 teaspoon oregano, ground
-		1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
-		1/4 teaspoon dried basil or 1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
-		1 clove garlic, minced or finely chopped

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