Basil Tortellini Salad
Recipe courtesy of St. James Winery

Ingredients:
1/4 cupSt. James Winery Country White Wine
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp milk
1/4 tsp pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp snipped fresh basil
1 12-14 oz. frozen cheese tortellini, cooked and drained
2 small sweet red peppers, diced
2 small green peppers, diced
2 small zucchini, sliced
1 cup broccoli flowerets
3/4 cup thinly sliced carrots
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Method
Cook pasta according to package directions.

In large mixing bowl combine pasta, sweet red pepper, broccoli flowerets, sliced carrots and zucchini.

For dressing in a small mixing bowl stir together wine, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, basil, milk, pepper and garlic.

Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture. Toss lightly to coat.

Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.

Before serving stir in nuts and if necessary additional milk to moisten.

Makes 6 servings.