Recipe: Cold Tortellini Salad

COLD TORTELLINI SALAD
Serves 6

1 lb fresh tortellini
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 tsp ground pepper
2 crushed garlic cloves
1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
Tabasco to taste (optional)
1 cup diced green peppers,
1 cup diced red onion
1 cup sliced mushrooms
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup minced fresh parsley
3 tb Barbecue sauce
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Shredded Lettuce

Cook tortellini and drain. Mix all the above additional ingredients in a big bowl, except the tortellini, the cheese and lettuce. Mix well. Add the tortellini and toss well. Refrigerate covered until ready to serve. Serve on a big crystal bowl, over the shredded lettuce and sprinkled with cheddar cheese.