Broccoli-Tortellini Salad

My family has made this recipe for a long time. Not sure where my mom got it. It is very delicious and great for potlucks and barbecues.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 7  ounces  cheese tortellini
• 1  cup broccoli, cut into small florets
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1  tablespoon chopped pimiento
• 1 (6 ounce) jar  marinated artichoke hearts, do not drain
• 2  green onions, sliced
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 cup  Italian dressing
• 6  cherry tomatoes
• 1⁄4 cup  freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 cup  sliced black olives

Directions

1. Cook tortellini according to package directions (I use the fresh tortellini that are tri-colored).
2. Make sure to cut the broccoli into bite sized florets.
3. I also lightly steam them before adding to the salad.
4. In a large bowl mix together tortellini, broccoli, chopped parsley, pimento, UN-DRAINED artichoke hearts, green onions, basil and garlic powder.
5. Add Italian dressing (I use Bernsteins Restaurant Recipe Italian or Newman's Own); stir to mix.
6. Refrigerate until serving time.
7. Just before serving, stir in olives, cherry tomatoes that have been cut in half, and parmesan cheese.