Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Tortellini Salad with Parsley and Tomato Vinaigrette

Here's something fresh and delicious!! Impress your friends and family with this simple recipe!! Serve with thin slices of steak and you've got yourself a little fancy lunch....all you need is friends to enjoy with!!

Ingredients
2 pounds packaged tortellini
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 1/4 cups
4 cups freshly diced roma tomato
2 tablespoons minced parsley leaves
6 tablespoons lemon juice
Fresh mozzarella balls marinated in olive oil and herbd(found in deli)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions. When fully cooked, drain and toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and allow to cool to room temperature.

Meanwhile, in a plastic mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, parsley, lemon juice, and remaining 1 1/4 cups olive oil. Mix to combine and season with kosher salt and pepper to combine. Cut mozzarella balls into quarters. When the tortellini have cooled to room temperature toss with the vinaigrette, then add mozzarella. Enjoy!!

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