Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 about 19 ounce bag Cheese Tortellini ( cooked according to package directions)
  • 1 green pepper (diced)
  • 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup Pepperoni slices (halved)
  • 1 can (8 ounces sliced black olives, drained)
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan
  • Balsamic Dressing (recipe follows, or use your favorite brand)
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dijon or spicy brown mustard
  • 1 tablespoon diced shallot
  • 1 garlic clove (crushed)
  • ⅔ cup olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper or to taste

Instruction

  • Stir together cooked tortellini, pepper, tomatoes, pepperoni, olives, and shredded parmesan in a large serving bowl.
  • To make dressing: add all ingredients to a mason jar or dressing container. Seal and shake well to combine.
  • Dress the salad with desired amount of dressing. There will be dressing left over; store in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • Pasta salad is good prepared for up to 2 days; store tightly covered in refrigerator.