Tortellini Asparagus Salad

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Lite, satisfying summer salad.

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Steps

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Cook tortellini according to package directions.

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Add asparagus and sweet pepper the last 2 minutes of cooking.

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Drain.

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Rinse tortellini & vegetables with cold water.

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Drain again.

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For dressing , in a screw-top jar combine lemon peel , lemon juice , oil , mustard , sugar , salt and garlic.

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Cover.

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Shake well.

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Refrigerate.

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In a large bowl place tortellini & vegetables.

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Add dressing and toss to coat.

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Cover and chill 2-8 hours.

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Just before serving stir in cheese , green onions and pine nuts.

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Ingredients

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cheese-filled tortellini, asparagus spear, yellow sweet pepper, parmesan cheese, green onion, pine nuts, lemon peel, lemon juice, olive oil, dijon-style mustard, sugar, salt, garlic clove