Tasty Tuscan Tortellini Salad Food

TASTY TORTELLINIS

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions--al dente.
• While tortellini is cooking, prepare marinade. Combine vinegar, mustard, garlic, basil, chopped parsley, onions, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Drain tortellini and rinse in cold water. Pour marinade over tortellini, add olives (and optional ingredients, see above) and refrigerate. When ready to serve, add Parmesan and some fresh parsley for garnish, if desired. Serve with toothpicks.

TASTY TUSCAN TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Step 1
• BOIL Olivieri® 3 Formaggi Tortellini until perfectly tender (6- 7 minutes). Drain pronto. Step 2
• BLEND Olivieri® Basil & Cheese Pesto with vinaigrette; toss ½ of mixture with pasta while still warm. Step 3
• ADD salami, cheese, peppers and olives. Toss carefully to combine. Step 4
• REFRIGERATE for at least 1 hour or overnight. Step 5
• TOSS with remaining pesto and vinaigrette mixture before serving. Step 6
• TOP with juicy, ripe tomato and basil. Tasty Tip Add chopped walnuts for extra crunch and heartiness!

TUSCAN TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and transfer to large serving bowl.
• Make dressing: Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar and honey and season with salt and pepper.
• To bowl, add prosciutto, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and dressing and toss until well combined. Garnish with Parmesan.