Berglund:Veggie Tortellini Salad

Dressing

 * 1/2 cup Red wine vinegar
 * 1 envelope Italian dressing
 * 2 Tbsp Parmesan or or feta cheese
 * 1/4 tsp salt
 * 1/4 tsp pepper
 * 1 tsp sugar
 * 1 Tbsp dried parsley
 * 1 tsp dried basil
 * 3/4 cup olive oil

Salad

 * 18 oz cheese tortellini (cooked as per package directions)
 * 1 cup grated carrots
 * 1 cup chopped celery
 * 2 oz chopped ripe olives
 * 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
 * 1 cup chopped tomatoes
 * 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
 * Veggies can be included or excluded as desired

Procedure
Combine all ingredients for the dressing in blender, and blend to combine. Toss with salad ingredients. Serve immediately.

Comments

 * Dress salad right before serving as spinach tends to wilt rapidly.