Cheese and Bacon Tortellini Salad

Servings: 4 to 6
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 750 g cheese and bacon tortellini
• 500 ml (2 cups) button mushrooms, sliced
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 250 ml (1 cup) red bell pepper, finely diced
• 250 ml (1 cup) green bell pepper, finely diced
• 125 ml (½ cup) sliced olives
• 125 ml (½ cup) fresh basil, coarsely chopped

Dressing

• 125 ml (½ cup) mayonnaise
• 60 ml (¼ cup) olive oil
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) Dijon mustard
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) red wine vinegar
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) honey
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Cook the tortellini according to the package directions. Drain and let cool completely.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet and cook the mushrooms for 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic during the last minute of cooking.
4. Let cool completely.
5. In a large bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, mushrooms, olives, red and green bell peppers, and basil.
6. In another bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, mustard, vinegar, and honey.
7. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
9. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving. Serve well chilled