Deli-Style Pasta Salad

By NicoleS

Thanks to rich cheese-filled tortellini, a sprinkling of veggies, and classic italian vinaigrette, this pasta salad is in a league of its own.

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 1/2 of a 16-ounce package (about 2 cups) frozen cheese-filled tortellini or one 9-ounce package refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
• 1 1/2 cups broccoli flowerets
• 1 large carrot, thinly sliced
• 1 medium red or yellow sweet pepper, cut into thin strips
• Try Olive Garden Italian Salad Dressing Recipe or
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (1/2 lemon)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from bhg.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large saucepan cook pasta according to package directions, except omit any salt and oil. Add broccoli and carrot the last 3 minutes of cooking; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again.

2. In a large bowl combine the pasta mixture and sweet pepper. Shake dressing. Pour the dressing over pasta mixture; toss gently to coat.