Di Lusso Deli Company

Insalata di Pasta

Meal Type:

Salads

Serving Size:

4

Total Time:

More than 1 hour

Preparation Time:

Under 30 Minutes

Preparation Method:

Stove-Top

Meal Occasion:

Lunch

Level of Difficulty:

Beginner

Ingredients:

• 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons grainy Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber
• 1/2 cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 1/4 pound DI LUSSO® Julienne Ham Strips
• 1/4 pound DI LUSSO® Deli Meats and Cheese, Colby Jack Cheese, diced
• Hot pepper sauce
• Shredded Parmesan cheese

Procedure:

1. Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. Rinse under cold running water; drain again.
2. In large bowl, combine tortellini and oil; stir to coat.
3. To make dressing, in separate bowl, stir together vinegar, mustard, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic and hot sauce; whisk to mix well.
4. Add dressing, chopped vegetables, parlsey, ham and Colby-Jack cheese to tortellini; mix gently. Cover; refrigerate 8 to 12 hours to allow flavors to blend. Garnish with Parmesan cheese before serving, if desired.