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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I make one that I've kind of made up that's always popular. My DH hates olives so I hear ya!

- bag of frozen cheese or spinach tortellini (I am sure you could use the dried, I just prefer the frozen) 
- half a bag of baby spinach, torn 
- can or jar of artichokes (could use thawed frozen too, doesn't matter for the can or jar if they are marinated; just whatever you like) I usually cut them into tortellini sized pieces 
- halved cherry tomatoes or chopped sundried tomatoes if you prefer (or both)
- cucumber or zucchini if you have, diced
- red pepper is good but not necessary 
- shredded parmesan cheese
- parsley for garnish

Italian dressing of choice -- I usually make my own with the juice of a lemon, 1/4 cup of vingar, 1/3 ish cup of olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, and some Italian seasonings. If you have fresh basil and oregano throw those in too.  The Wegman's basil dressing is good in here too, and I am not a huge fan of pre-made itailan dressing. You can also go old school and use the Good Seasonings packets, which is what my mom does.

Make the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and toss with the spinach, which I roughly tear, so that the spinach wilts. Once it cools, throw in the tomatoes, artichokes, cuke/zuc, red pepper if using, parsley, and cheese. Add dressing and toss and serve either room temp or cold.

I often make a double batch of the dressing to add back in right before serving. Not the healthiest choice but it is delicious. [/quote]

I do something similar but a few less ingredients.  
Tortellini, sliced cherry tomatoes, pesto, mozzarella balls. Done.[/quote]

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