Tortellini & Bow Tie Pasta Salad

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 40 Minutes

Ready In: 60 Minutes

Servings: 8

This is the best tasting Italian Style Pasta salad I have ever eaten. I received this recipe from a caterer at our church Cyndy Totten, who gave me permission to post her recipes. Cooking time is cooling time in the refrigerator.

Ingredients:

8 ounces cooked multi-colored cheese tortellini

2 cups dry bow tie pasta, which has been cooked

1 cup sliced black olives

1 cup chopped pepperoni or 1 cup salami

1 cup crumbled feta cheese

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1 cup chopped fresh tomato

2 cups your favorite italian dressing

2 tablespoons your favorite salad seasoning (i use salad supreme seasoning)

Directions:

1. Drain the precooked Tortellini and Bow Tie Pasta in a large colander.
2. Rinse both pastas under cold water until completely cooled.
3. Drain completely and set aside.
4. In a large salad bowl, toss together the Salad Pastas and Vegetables.
5. Add the Dressing and Spices and toss everything well.
6. Refrigerate until time to serve.
7. This salad develops more flavor the longer it refrigerates so it can be made the night before if desired.
8. Lightly toss just prior to serving.

By RecipeOfHealth.com