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Antipasto Tortellini Pasta Salad

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Antipasto Tortellini Pasta Salad. This potluck favorite is packed with cheeses, meats, olives, peppers, and more for a hearty Italian summer side dish.




INGREDIENTS
FOR THE ANTIPASTO TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD:
20 ounces cheese tortellini,
1 1/2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
1 1/2 cups mixed pitted olives
1 cup (5 ounces) chopped pepperoni
1 cup (5 ounces) chopped sopressata
1 cup mozzarella pearls
1 cup (5 ounces) chopped sharp provolone cheese
3/4 cup sliced roasted red peppers
1/4 red onion, diced
8 whole pepperoncini peppers, optional
6 fresh basil leaves, sliced into thin ribbons
FOR THE DRESSING:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Kosher salt, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
Cook the tortellini in salted water according to package instructions, until al dente. Strain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.

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Sesame Ginger Green Bean Salad

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These Sesame Ginger Green Beans are so easy and almost completely make-ahead. Just throw them together at the last minute and expect rave reviews!



Ingredients
2 pounds haricots verts or slender green beans trimmed, if using regular beans
1 tablespoons sunflower oil or other neutral tasting oil oil
1 tablespoon finely minced or grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
1 cup tiny frozen peas thawed
2 teaspoons light sesame seeds
2 teaspoons black sesame seeds

Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Prepare a large bowl of ice water (I do this right in my sink.) Have a large strainer ready to drain the beans.
While water is heating, prepare sauce (glaze) by combining oil, ginger, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil and Sriracha in a small bowl.
Add beans to boiling water and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally (if your beans are really small and thin, only cook for 3 1/2 minutes). Drain well and immediately plunge into the bowl of ice water (this will stop the cooking process) then drain again and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Shake strainer occasionally to remove as much water as possible.

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