Tortellini Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 pkg tortellini, 8 oz
- 1 tomato, peeled
- 3 to 4 slices hard salami
- 3 to 4 fresh mushrooms
- 4 to 5 black Greek olives, pitted
- 1/2" thick slice mild cheddar cheese
- 1/2" thick slice mozzarella
- 1/2" thick slice provolone cheese
- cauliflower small florets
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small clove garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 tsp garlic salt
- 1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 2-3 tbsp balsamic vinegar or cider vinegar
- 1 tsp hot red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
Peel and chop the tomato. Julienne the hard salami. Chop the olives. Cube the cheese into 1/2" cubes. Clean and slice the mushrooms. Cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cool water. Add the salad ingredients. In a small deep bowl add the oil, garlic, garlic salt, black pepper, vinegar and hot red pepper. Whisk until thoroughly mixed. Pour over the salad and mix well. Refrigerate for a few hours to blend flavors. Mix well again before serving. Garnish with fresh tomato wedges or orange slices and parsley.