BASIL TORTELLINI SALAD

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This is a Sunset magazine recipe that my mom passed on to me. If you make this up ahead of time, the vinegar and oil soak into the pasta, so you might want to taste it before serving and see if you need to add a bit more of one or the other.

Provided by bojmom

Categories     Brunch

Time 16m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb tortellini
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package instructions.
  • Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • In a large bowl combine oil, vinegar, basil, and pepper.
  • Stir in pasta, tomatoes, and cucumber.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.2, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 31.8, Sodium 264.3, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.9, Protein 11.1

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