Easy Tuscan Tortellini Salad
This quick salad is a is a tasty addition to any meal.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 20 ounce package tortellini
- 6 cups veggies of choice I used bell peppers, mushrooms, cucumbers, and tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped olives
- ⅓ cup chopped pepperoni
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella or other cheese of choice. I also love a fresh mozzarella
- salt and pepper to taste
Tuscan Dressing
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey or sugar
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions
- Boil pasta as directed. Drain. Rinse with cold water, set aside.
- Chop veggies. Combine veggies, cheese, olives, tortellini, and pepperoni in a large bowl.
- Combine all the ingredients for the Tuscan dressing. Mix. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Pour over the salad and mix carefully with a rubber spatula.
- This salad will stay good in the fridge for about 3-4 days! Make sure and wrap tightly with saran wrap or store in tupperware.
- Now, sit back and enjoy. You deserve it!