Ingredients:
Italian Dressing
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Tortellini Pasta Salad
1 16 ounce bag cheese tortellini
1 1/2 cups cups halved grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
1 small red bell pepper diced
1/3 cup chopped red onion
8 ounces mozzarella balls
1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
8 ounces salami chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup Italian dressing
kosher salt to taste
fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions:
Whisk the salad dressing ingredients in a bowl or add them to a mason jar and shake to combine
Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water. Add the tortellini, tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, mozzarella balls, pepperoncini, salami, basil, parsley, and oregano.
Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.