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Muffaletta Tortellini Salad

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  • Servings: 12
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 10-11m
    • The following recipe serves 12 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 4 ounces salami (Genoa salami, cut into bite size pieces)
  • 4 ounces mortadella (cut into bite size pieces)
  • 4 ounces capicola (cut into bite size pieces)
  • 4 ounces provolone cheese (cut into bite size pieces)
  • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese (cut into bite size pieces)
  • 2 packages (16 ounces) tortellini pasta (frozen)
  • OLIVE SALAD
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 jar (6 ounce) giardiniera, chopped (Italian mix)
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
  • 3.17 ounces pimento-stuffed olives (sliced, 1/2 cup)
  • 3 1/2 ounces Kalamata olives (halved, 1/2 cup)
  • 3.17 ounces sliced black olives (sliced, 1/2 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • TO PREPARE THE OLIVE SALAD

  • Step 1: Reserve 2 tablespoons olive oil.

  • Step 2: In a medium bowl combine vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic, oregano, parsley and black pepper. Whisk until well combined. Set aside.

  • Step 3: Cut up remaining ingredients according to ingredient list.

  • Step 4: Add remaining ingredients to bowl. Toss well until combined and coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes (up to overnight).

  • MEANWHILE

  • Step 5: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook tortellini according to package directions. Remove from heat, and drain.

  • Step 6: While the pasta is cooking, prepare deli meats and cheeses: cut meats and cheese into bite size pieces, approximately 1/4- 1/2" in size.

  • Step 7: Shred Parmesan cheese, and set aside.

  • Step 8: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons reserved olive oil over drained tortellini. Stir to combine.

  • Step 9: Add Olive Salad to drained tortellini, and gently stir until well combined.

  • Step 10: Toss in chopped meats and cheeses, and mix in.

  • Step 11: Chill.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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