Broccoli-tortellini Salad

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 7 ounces cheese tortellini
• 1 cup broccoli, cut into small florets
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped pimiento
• 1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, do not drain
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup italian dressing
• 6 cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives

Recipe

• 1 cook tortellini according to package directions (i use the fresh tortellini that are tri-colored).
• 2 make sure to cut the broccoli into bite sized florets.
• 3 i also lightly steam them before adding to the salad.
• 4 in a large bowl mix together tortellini, broccoli, chopped parsley, pimento, un-drained artichoke hearts, green onions, basil and garlic powder.
• 5 add italian dressing (i use bernsteins restaurant recipe italian or newman's own); stir to mix.
• 6 refrigerate until serving time.
• 7 just before serving, stir in olives, cherry tomatoes that have been cut in half, and parmesan cheese.