tortellini vinaigrette salad
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A tasty salad that we enjoy at picnics and BBQs. This was the result after experimenting with some of our favorite ingredients. It can be prepared a day ahead.
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Ingredients For tortellini vinaigrette salad
- ITALIAN VINAIGRETTE
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2 Tbspred wine vinegar
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1 clovegarlic, minced
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1/2 tspdijon mustard
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3 ozolive oil, extra virgin
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salt & pepper, to taste
- TORTELLINI SALAD
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1 tspdried oregano
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1/3 csundried tomatoes, chopped
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1 lbtortellini, cheese stuffed
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1 ozprosciutto
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1garlic cloves, minced
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6 ozartichoke hearts, marinated and drained
How To Make tortellini vinaigrette salad
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1Combine the vinegar, garlic, mustard, and oregano in a small bowl. Add the olive oil in a slow, steady stream while whisking constantly until all the oil is incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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2Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil on the stove top.
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3In a small bowl, pour enough of the boiling water over the sun-dried tomatoes to cover. Let stand for 30 minutes to rehydrate, then drain.
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4Coarsely chop the rehydrated tomatoes.
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5Meanwhile, cook the tortellini in the remaining boiling water until about 12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
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6Trim fat off prosciutto and cut into squares.
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7Combine tomatoes, tortellini, prosciutto, garlic and drained artichoke hearts. Add vinaigrette and mix well.
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8Let stand 1 hour.
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9Cover and refrigerate. Note: This can be served room temperature or chilled. We have even eaten it warmed for dinner.
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