Chilled Italian Shrimp Tortellini Salad Recipe Recipes Net

Ingredients

8½ozricotta-spinach tortellini,such as Delallo

2lbsjumbo shrimp,peeled, deveined

¼small red onion,sliced thin

2stalkscelery,sliced

1ozcapers

¼cupblack olives,sliced

2tbspfresh parsley,chopped

2tbspfresh basil,chopped

2tbspolive oil

1clovesmall garlic,minced

½tbspred wine vinegar

1fresh lemon,juiced

¾tspkosher salt

fresh black pepper,to taste

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the tortellini according to the package directions.

Using a large mesh spoon, transfer the pasta to a colander and rinse under cold water.

Return the water to a boil, add the shrimp, and poach for 2 to 3 minutes, until they are just pink.

Rinse under cold water to stop them from cooking, drain, and cut into large pieces.

In a small bowl whisk together the dressing ingredients.

In a large bowl, mix the onion, celery, capers, and olives and pour the dressing over. Mix well.

Add the shrimp, tortellini, and the remaining ingredients.

Adjust salt and pepper to taste and chill before serving.