Marinated Tortellini

Photo: flickr user Salim Virji

Ingredients

1/4 cup White wine vinegar

3/4 cup Olive oil

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons Lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon Sugar

1 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon Greek seasoning

1/4 teaspoon Ground black pepper

1 dsh Cayenne

14 ounces Can of Artichoke hearts

inch water, drained, cut in 2

1 cup Small fresh mushrooms

1 cup Large pitted black olives

1 cup Bite-size pieces red bell

Pepper

9 ounces Pkg. fresh cheese tortellini

Cooked al dente, drained

1 tablespoon Rinsed drained capers

1/2 pound Shrimp, cooked, peeled and

Deveined, OPTIONAL

Preparation

In small bowl, combine vinegar, olive oil, mustard, lemon juice, sugar, salt, Greek seasoning, pepper, and cayenne. Whisk until well blended. In medium bowl, combine artichoke hearts, mushrooms, olives, bell pepper, tortellini, capers, and shrimp, if desired. Add reserved marinade and toss to coat. Marinate in refrigerator 3 hours.

Serve in lettuce-lined bowl with wooden picks.