Pasta Salad With Salami, Carrots, Peas and Roasted Red Peppers

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source: food network magazine june 2011

  • 10 mins
  • 10 mins

Ingredients

  • Kosher salt
  • 1/2 pound tortellini
  • 1 cup cubed salami
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup frozen peas or snap peas, blanched
  • 1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • Freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook as the label directs; drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.

Add the salami, carrots, peas and roasted red peppers to the bowl with the tortellini.

Make the dressing: Whisk the olive oil, white wine vinegar, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Pour over the pasta salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Chill for up to 3 hours.

**For a creamy sauce, mix together 1/3 cup mayo, 3 tablespoons sour cream, 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs and salt and pepper to taste.

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