Berglund:Veggie Tortellini Salad

Ingredients

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.