COLD TORTELLINI SALAD INGREDIENTS: 1 pkg tortellini - 8 oz 1 tomato - peeled 3-4 slices hard salami 3-4 fresh mushrooms 4-5 black Greek olives, pitted 1 slice of mild cheddar cheese--1/2" thick 1 slice of mozzarelli--1/2" thick 1 slice of provolone cheese--1/2" thick use any small pieces of veggies that you would like. 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 small clove garlic, finely minced 1/4 tsp garlic salt 1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper 2-3 tbsp cider vinegar * 1 tsp hot red pepper flakes - (optional)
DIRECTIONS: Peel and chop the tomato. Julienne the hard salami. Chop the olives. Cube the cheese into 1/2" cubes. Clean and slice the mushrooms. Cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cool water. Add the salad ingredients. In a small deep bowl add the oil, garlic, garlic salt, black pepper, vinegar and hot red pepper. Whisk until thoroughly mixed. Pour over the salad and mix well. Refrigerate for a few hours to blend flavors. Mix well again before serving. Garnish with fresh tomato wedges or orange slices and parsley. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
