Spring Tortellini Salad

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 teaspoons spicy brown or Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• Salad:
• 1 (9-ounce) package fresh cheese tortellini, uncooked
• 2 cups frozen medium shrimp
• 3/4 cup thinly sliced carrot
• 2 cups finely chopped tomato
• 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion

Preparation

1. To prepare dressing, combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl, and stir well with a whisk.
2. To prepare salad, cook tortellini in boiling water for 6 minutes. Add shrimp and carrot; cook 3 minutes. Drain well. Combine pasta mixture, tomato, peas, and onion in a large bowl; pour dressing over salad, tossing gently to coat. Cover and chill 30 minutes.