Tortellini in balsamic vinaigrette

 
                     TORTELLINI IN BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
 
 Recipe By     : Magazine
 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Salads & Salad Dressing
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1      package       refrigerated tr-color cheese-filled
                         tortellini (9 ounces)
    1      medium        carrot -- sliced
    2      cups          broccoli flowerets
    2                    green onions -- sliced
                         BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE:
      1/4  cup           balsamic vinegar OR cider vinegar
    1      tablespoon    fresh basil -- chopped, OR
    1      teaspoon      dried basil
    2      tablespoons   olive oil
      1/4  teaspoon      paprika
      1/8  teaspoon      salt
    1      clove         garlic -- crushed
 
 To prepare vinaigrette, mix all vinaigrette ingredients in a large bowl.
 
 Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package.  Rinse with cold water,
 drain.
 
 Stir carrot, broccoli and onions into vinaigrette.  Add tortellini, toss to
 coat evenly.
 
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