Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Tasty Tuesday--Tortellini Pasta Salad

Whose up for an awesomely easy and tasty pasta dish? This comes together quickly and can be changed up with items you have in your frig or pantry or to your liking! I love the dressing for this salad--it can be used in a variety of different salads, too!
We celebrated my husbands grandparents wedding anniversary over the weekend and this is the dish I brought. I can't believe they've been married for 72 years!
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Tortellini Pasta Salad
serves 8-10

2 pkgs Cheese Tortellini, cooked according to package
1/2 pkg cherry tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cucumber, diced
3 green onions, finely chopped
1/2 can black olives, chopped
shredded mozzarella cheese
shredded Parmesan cheese

Dressing
1/4 c. olive oil
1 Tbls + 2 1/4 tsp. Red Wine Vinegar
1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
minced garlic (to taste)
fresh herbs, minced (I used Italian Parsley)
salt & pepper (to taste)

Combine salad ingredients in large bowl. Whisk dressing ingredients together. Pour dressing over pasta salad. Mix to combine. Chill at least 2 hours before serving. Top with additional herbs and Parmesan cheese.

YUM! This would be great in the Spring or Summer if you grow fresh herbs in your garden.

Thanks for visiting!

Cindy 

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5 comments:

  1. This looks so yummy! My kids can't have gluten. I may have to sneak this when they're not home!

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  2. This sounds like a perfect salad for cold and warm days!
    Thank you for sharing this at Wednesday Extravaganza - hope to see you there again this week with more of your deliciousness :)

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  3. I could eat pasta dishes for every dinner!! This sounds like a great dish for any time of the year!

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  4. Mmm...this looks delish!! Glad you shared it at Shine on Fridays!

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  5. I want to make this right away! Thanks for sharing with us at Real Housemoms for Fabulous Fridays Cindy!!!!

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