Name: Tortellini Pasta Salad
Ingredients: 1 pkg tortellini, 8 oz; 1 tomato, peeled; 3 to 4 slices hard salami; 3 to 4 fresh mushrooms; 4 to 5 black Greek olives, pitted; 1/2" thick slice mild cheddar cheese; 1/2" thick slice mozzarella; 1/2" thick slice provolone cheese; cauliflower small florets; 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 balsamic vinegar or cider vinegar; 1 tsp hot red pepper flakes, optional

Tortellini Pasta Salad

Ingredients

1 pkg tortellini, 8 oz
1 tomato, peeled
3 to 4 slices hard salami
3 to 4 fresh mushrooms
4 to 5 black Greek olives, pitted
1/2" thick slice mild cheddar cheese
1/2" thick slice mozzarella
1/2" thick slice provolone cheese
cauliflower small florets
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 balsamic vinegar or cider vinegar
1 tsp hot red pepper flakes, optional

Instructions

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.