The credit for this recipe goes to my momma.
This above picture is not how much the recipe makes. There is a huge container of it in my fridge to go along with what is shown here.
It takes a little bit of time to make this pasta salad, but is well worth the efforts. Plus it makes a ton. Once you've had this, you will crave it like I do. Its a great side dish for BBQ's, any summer parties you might be going to or on its own as a meal with some chicken added.
By the way, there are tortellinis in this salad. Yum!
So here it is, Christi's Pasta Salad
Ingredients
• 1⁄2 red onion, chopped• 2 cans artichokes, chopped
• 4 chopped tomatoes
• Fresh parmesan (or feta)
• 1 head broccoli
• 1 box round tri-color noodles
• 1 box cheese tortellini
• 3 prepared packages of good seasons italian dressing (make this with balsamic vinegar and olive oil)
*start by adding two packages on the dressing to the salad, then add more to taste
Directions
Cook pasta according to directions on box and let cool, toss with olive oil so it does not stick together. Make good seasons italian dressing with balsamic vinegar and olive oil according to directions on package. Chop all veggies. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Chill in fried. Add cooked chicken if desired.
