Deli Style Pasta Salad

(Courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens)

Ingredients:
8-9 oz. frozen or refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
1 1/2 c. broccoli florets
1 large carrot, thinly sliced
1/4 c. white wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning, crushed
1 tsp. Dijon-style mustard
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 medium red or yellow sweet pepper, cut into thin strips

Directions:
In a large saucepan cook pasta according to package directions, except omit any salt and oil.  Add broccoli and carrot for the last 3 minutes of cooking; drain.  Rinse with cold water; drain again.

Meanwhile, for dressing, in a screw-top jar combine the vinegar, oil, Italian seasoning, mustard, black pepper and garlic powder.  Cover and shake well.  Set aside.

In a large bowl combine the pasta mixture and sweet pepper.  Shake dressing.  Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture; toss gently to coat.

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