*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                    TORTELLINI IN BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Recipe By     : Magazine
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads & Salad Dressing

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      package       refrigerated tr-color cheese-filled
                        tortellini (9 ounces)
   1      medium        carrot -- sliced
   2      cups          broccoli flowerets
   2                    green onions -- sliced
                        BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE:
     1/4  cup           balsamic vinegar OR cider vinegar
   1      tablespoon    fresh basil -- chopped, OR
   1      teaspoon      dried basil
   2      tablespoons   olive oil
     1/4  teaspoon      paprika
     1/8  teaspoon      salt
   1      clove         garlic -- crushed

To prepare vinaigrette, mix all vinaigrette ingredients in a large bowl.

Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package.  Rinse with cold water,
drain.

Stir carrot, broccoli and onions into vinaigrette.  Add tortellini, toss to
coat evenly.

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