TORTELLINI SALAD I

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Fresh herbs and lemon juice give this cheese tortellini the refreshing flavor of summer. It is a wonderful dish for picnics. Ideas for variations: garbanzo beans, green peas, grated carrots, and/or broccoli flowerets.

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Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

16 ounces cheese-filled tortellini
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup black olives, pitted and sliced
½ cup vinegar
½ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash hot pepper sauce
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente.
In a jar, combine vinegar, olive oil, fresh herbs, lemon juice, garlic powder, and hot sauce. Seal, and shake until well mixed. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
In a large bowl combine, tortellini, peppers, onion, and olives. Pour lemon dressing over salad, and toss to coat pasta. Cover, and chill for at least four hours. Before serving, toss in feta and Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 352.5 mg, Sugar 2.4 g