Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 20 oz three cheese tortellini
  • 10 oz cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
  • 2/3 cup banana peppers (chopped)
  • 1/4 lb capicola ham (chopped)
  • 1/4 lb pepperoni (chopped)
  • 1/3 lb hard salami (chipped)
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese (chopped)
  • 2 Tbsp minced Italian parsley
  • 6-8 basil leaves (minced)
  • Salt
  • 1/2 cup virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar (white wine vinegar can be substituted)
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves (pressed)
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (Use more or less according to personal taste)
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt

Instruction

  • Cook tortellini according to the package, drain well and transfer into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with a little bit of olive oil so it won't stick together and let it cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
  • Chop meats, tomatoes, banana peppers and cheese. Add it to the cooled tortellini in the bowl.
  • Mince herbs and add it to the mixing bowl as well. Add some salt and mix well.
  • In a jar with a lid, combine ingredients for the dressing. Close the jar and shake well.
  • Pour dressing into the bowl with tortellini mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
  • Cover and refrigerate salad before serving.