Tortellini Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 20 ounces cheese tortellini
• 8 ounces cubed fresh mozzarella cheese
• 4 ounces sliced black olives
• 4 ounces cubed salami
• 1 green bell pepper seeded and diced
• 1/2 cup red onion, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1/4 cup chopped pepperoncinis
• 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes halved

Dressing:

• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 1/8 cup white vinegar
• 1/8 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook tortellini to al dente according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain. Add to a large mixing bowl. Pour half the dressing right onto the pasta to ensure they do not stick.
2. Combine chilled tortellini with mozzarella, olives, salami, bell pepper, red onion, zucchini, pepperoncini, and tomatoes in a large mixing bowl or serving bowl.
3. For the dressing, in a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, sugar, parsley, pepper, and basil. Mix well.
4. Pour dressing over salad and stir to combine. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour. Serve cold.