Tortellini Salad with Shrimp or Chicken

By TMaloy

Ingredients

• In a small bowl whisk together:
• 1 pkg. (9 oz.)fresh cheese tortellini (tri colored is the prettiest)
• 2 small zucchini, sliced
• 2 small tomatoes, or cherry, sliced in 1/2
• 1 can - 7 oz. artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 can - 3.5 oz. sliced black olives, drained
• 1 lb. shrimp, cooked, peeled and devained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• Italian Herb Dressing (recipe follows)
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Italian Herb Dressing
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1/4 t. dried tarragon leaves
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Cook tortellini as directed on package. Drain. In a large bowl gently toss all ingredients including dressing. Chill before serving. Serve with parmesan cheese. ***You can substitute cooked chicken for shrimp. Use any vegetable that you want - the more colorful the better.