Tortellini Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Dressing
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Salad
1 lb cheese-filled egg tortellini
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 lb prosciutto or 1/2 lb ham, sliced 1/4 inch and cubed
1/2 lb smoked turkey, sliced 1/4 inch and cubed
1/2 lb provolone cheese, cubed
1 cup peas
2 carrots, grated
1/2 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced

Preparation

Whisk dressing ingredients together shortly before serving.
Cook tortellini according to package directions, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Place in a large bowl and toss with olive oil.
Add prosciutto, turkey, provolone cheese, peas, carrots and bell pepper and toss.
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Pour dressing over salad and toss.