Tortellini Salad - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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2 (9 oz.) pkg. plain or tri-colored refrigerated cheese tortellini, cooked and drained
2 c. red and green sweet peppers, sliced thin
1 small red onion, sliced thin
1/4 c. pitted ripe olives, sliced
1/2 c. rice wine vinegar
1/2 c. canola oil
3 Tbsp. fresh mint, chopped
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. dry sherry
1 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/2 c. crumbled Feta cheese
fresh ground pepper to taste
Preparation
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In a large bowl combine cooked tortellini, onion, sweet peppers and olives.
Combine rest of ingredients, except cheese. Pour over salad.
Toss to coat.
Cover.
Chill 4 to 24 hours. When ready to serve, stir in cheese.
Use slotted spoon to serve. Makes 12 to 14 side dish servings.
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