Tortellini Pasta Salad

(from dennis.reb’s recipe box)

Categories: Cold Side Dishes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 package (1 pound) frozen cheese tortellini, cooked, drained and cooled
  • 1 jar (12 ounces) artichoke hearts in brine, drained and quartered
  • 1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced black olives, drained
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped salami
  • 1/2 cup halved red cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup halved yellow cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ⅓ cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup sliced fresh basil

Directions

  1. Add olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, basil, salt, pepper, and oregano to jar of a single-serve blender.

  2. Blend until smooth.

  3. In a large bowl, combine dressing, tortellini, artichokes, black olives, salami, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, red onion and fresh basil.

  4. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight for flavors to blend.

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