Warm Tortellini and Cherry Tomato Salad

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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Warm Tortellini and Cherry Tomato Salad

A nice, light pasta salad! ...

by Erika Nicole Kendall

2 (9-ounce) packages fresh cheese tortellini
1 1/2 cups (1 1/2-inch-long) slices fresh asparagus (about 1 pound)
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups trimmed arugula
1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
3/4 cup (3 ounces) pregrated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Add asparagus to pasta during last 2 minutes of cook time. Drain.

While pasta cooks, combine vinegars, oil, and pepper in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add pasta mixture, arugula, and remaining ingredients; toss to coat.

tagged: artichokes, arugula, asparagus, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil, olive oil, parmesan cheese, red onion, red wine vinegar, tomatoes, tortellini

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