Here is a pasta salad. It is a good example of a salad that results from
the Pasta Salad Construction Kit. Enjoy.
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Tortellini Salad |
Ingredients:
- 1 bag (12 oz.) fresh broccoli Florets (about 6 cups).
- 1 bag (16 oz.) frozen cheese tortellini.
- ½ cup red wine vinegar.
- ¼ cup olive oil.
- ¼ cup vegetable oil.
- 3 Tbsp prepared mustard.
- 1½ Tbsp minced garlic (about three cloves, crushed).
- 1 tsp salt and pepper.
- 6 Roma tomatoes, cut bite sized.
- 3 medium carrots, shredded.
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced.
- 2 cups lightly packed basil leaves, coarsely chopped.
Directions:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Have a bowl of ice water ready.
- Add Broccoli to boiling water; cook for one minute to brighten color.
- Remove broccoli to chilled water. Allow to chill, then drain well. (Hint: use a salad
spinner to remove all the water.)
- Add Tortellini to boiling water and cook according to package directions. Then drain well.
- To make dressing; whisk together vinegar, oils, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper until blended.
- Add tortelini, carrots, tomatos and onion to the dressing. Toss to to mix and coat.
- Cover and refrigerate at least one hour to blend flavors.
- Just before serving: Add broccoli and basil; toss to mix.
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