Recipe: Fresh Basil Tortellini Salad
Description: This is a great pasta salad with cheese tortellini and sweet basil. Plan ahead, because it should chill for a couple hours to allow flavors to blend.
Ingredients: [{"text": "1 lb uncooked dry cheese-filled egg tortellini"}, {"text": "1/3 cup olive oil or 1/3 cup vegetable oil"}, {"text": "1/4 cup balsamic vinegar"}, {"text": "2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 2 tsp dried basil)"}, {"text": "1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese"}, {"text": "1/8 teaspoon pepper"}, {"text": "1 green onion, chopped"}, {"text": "1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced on the diagonal"}]
Instructions: Cook tortellini as directed on package.
Drain and rinse with cold water.
Mix remaining ingredients in a medium bowl.
Add tortellini and toss until well combined.
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Toss again before serving with additional parmesan cheese.
