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Tangy Tortellini Salad Recipe

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Tangy Tortellini Salad
1 lb cheese filled tortellini
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 cl garlic, minced
1 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 lb ham, cubed
1/2 lb smoked turkey, cubed
1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
1 large red bell pepper, cut in thin strips
1 can pitted medium sized black olives (6, oz)
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 head red leaf lettuce for garnish


Prepare tortellini as label directs. Drain into a colander and rinse
over cold running water. Let drain 5 to 10 minutes. Whisk together
oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper and mustard in a large bowl. Add
tortellini and remaining ingredients; toss to coat well. Cover and
refrigerate until about 309 minutes before serving. Arrange the
lettuce leaves around the edge of the serving bowl or on individual
plates and fill with the salad.

Nutritional info per serving: 631 cal; 35g pro, 29g carb, 45g fat(62%)

Source: Miami Herald, 8/17/96 format by Lisa Crawford, 7/28/96
 


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