Basil Tortellini Salad

Submitted by bojmom

"This is a Sunset magazine recipe that my mom passed on to me. If you make this up ahead of time, the vinegar and oil soak into the pasta, so you might want to taste it before serving and see if you need to add a bit more of one or the other."

 

• Ready In: 16mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb tortellini
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced

directions

1. Cook tortellini according to package instructions.
2. Drain and rinse with cold water.
3. In a large bowl combine oil, vinegar, basil, and pepper.
4. Stir in pasta, tomatoes, and cucumber.
5. Serve.