TORTELLINI, SHRIMP & PESTO SALAD
Serves 4
You can make this salad the night before and refrigerate before serving.

Pesto Dressing (recipe follows)
1 package fresh or dry tortellini
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin decorative strips
1 lb medium cooked, shelled and deveined shrimps

Prepare the Pesto Dressing. Cook the tortellini according to package directions. In a large bowl, mix the tortellini, Pesto Dressing, bell pepper strips and shrimp. Cover the mixture and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Pesto Dressing: In a processor, combine 1 cup fresh basil leaves, 1 garlic clove, chopped, ½ cup grated Parmesan, 2 ½ tb Balsamic Vinegar and ½ cup extra virgin olive oil. Process until pureed.