Recipe: Tortellini Salad

Recipes using Durkee White Pepper

• 7 oz. pkg. frozen cheese or 2 cup dried tortellini
• 1 red pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 3/4 cup broccoli flowerettes
• 1 carrot, sliced thinly
• 1/3 cup pitted black olives, sliced, or green stuffed
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• Spinach or lettuce leaves
• 1/3 cup pesto sauce
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp vinegar
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced

1. Cook tortellini as per packaged directions. Drain. Rinse wth cold water and drain again.
2. Combine in a large mixing bowl, the tortellini, strips of red pepper, broccoli flowerettes, sliced carrot, and olives.
3. Make dressing n a small bowl: Combine the mayonnaise, pesto sauce, milk, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, vinegar, pepper, and garlic
4. Pour dressing over tortellini mixture. Gently mix until dressing is distributed well.
5. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 5 hours.
6. Serve in bowl lined with spinach or lettuce.

Makes 8 servings