Daily Recipes

🍝 Ingredients:

• 1 (20 oz) package of cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (mix of red and yellow if you like)

• 1 cup mozzarella pearls (or diced fresh mozzarella)

• 1/2 cup black olives, whole or sliced

• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

• 1/2 cup sliced salami or mini salami rounds

• Fresh basil leaves, chopped or whole for garnish

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

🍋 Homemade Italian Dressing:

• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Optional: a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat

🔪 Instructions:

1. Cook the Tortellini:

   • Boil tortellini according to the package directions.

   • Drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Toss with a bit of olive oil to keep them from sticking.

2. Prep the Good Stuff:

   • Halve the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls.

   • Slice the olives, onion, and salami.

   • Chop the basil or keep it whole for garnish.

3. Mix the Dressing:

   • Whisk together all dressing ingredients until well combined.

4. Assemble the Salad:

   • In a large bowl, add cooked tortellini, tomatoes, mozzarella, olives, onions, and salami.

   • Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

5. Chill & Serve:

   • Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors come together.

   • Garnish with basil leaves before serving.

🧀 Optional Add-Ins:

• Roasted red peppers

• Artichoke hearts

• Banana peppers

• Grated Parmesan on top

This is a crowd-pleaser, and it’s even better the next day. Let me know if you want a spicy twist or a vegetarian version! 🌶️🍃