Ingredients

• 12 oz.(336g.) cheese tortellini
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup green olives, cut in half
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make Cold Tortellini Pasta Salad directions

• 1

  Bring a pot of water to a boil, and drop in the tortellini. Cook the tortellini until they float to the surface, and remove them. Drain the tortellini and let them cool.

• 2

  In a large bowl, combine the tortellini with tomatoes, olives, onions, cheese, and red pepper. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.

• 3

  Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and mustard in a small bowl, and pour over salad. Cover the pasta salad and let it chill for 1 hour.