Tortellini Salad

13 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. cheese-filled tortellini
  • 1/4 c. olive oil, preferably extra-virgin
  • 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 c. finely chopped parsley
  • 1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 lb. thinly sliced ham or Prosciutto, chopped
  • 1/4 lb. smoked or hickory-barbecued turkey, chopped (about 1 c.)
  • 1/4 lb. Mozzarella or Provolone cheese, diced
  • 3/4 c. frozen Chinese pea pods, thawed and drained
  • 2 carrots, peeled and shredded
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • lettuce leaves

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook tortellini until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2
    Drain well and allow to cool 5 minutes.
  3. 3
    Return pasta to pot.
  4. 4
    Add oil, vinegar, garlic, parsley and Parmesan cheese, tossing gently until well mixed.
  5. 5
    Stir in ham, turkey, Mozzarella cheese, pea pods, carrots and bell pepper; tossing until well mixed.
  6. 6
    Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until well chilled.
  7. 7
    Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves.

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