Italian-Style Pasta Toss

2 packages of cheese tortellini
cubed cheddar/provolone/mozzarella cheese
chopped red and green bell peppers
1 small onion, thinly sliced
sliced black olives
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup snipped parsley

Dressing:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup wine vinegar
2-4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp dried basil, crushed
1 tsp dried oregano, crushed
1/2 tsp pepper


cook tortellini according to package directions.  Drain and rinse with cold water.  For salad, in a bowl, toss pasta, cubed cheese, bell peppers, onions, olives, Parmesan cheese, and parsley.


For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, and pepper.  Cover and shake well.  Pour over salad..  Toss to coat.  Cover: chill 4-24 hours.