Tortellini Salad

HisMonie's Note:

A "tried and true" hearty main dish salad from a former co-worker!! This is perfect for potluck, or a side salad for your dinner. It a family favorite!

• Total Time: 53 mins
• Prep Time: 45 mins
• Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

Dressing

• ½ cup finely chopped parsley
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Salad

• 1 lb cheese-filled egg tortellini
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ½ lb prosciutto or ½ lb ham , sliced 1/4 inch and cubed
• ½ lb smoked turkey , sliced 1/4 inch and cubed
• ½ lb provolone cheese , cubed
• 1 cup peas
• 2 carrots , grated
• ½ large red bell pepper , thinly sliced

Directions:

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

Reviews

[roxygibbs]

The salad was good and pretty, but a little too garlicy (and we like garlic). I made the salad a day ahead of time and it soaked up all the dressing. I will make this again, but using 1 clove of garlic, put olive oil over the salad and just before serving, I'll add the dressing.

[Darkhunter]

A very good salad when you want just a salad for supper, but a little heartier. Went great with fresh crusty bread.