Muffaletta Tortellini Salad

Ingredients

• 4 ounces Genoa salami
• 4 ounces mortadella
• 4 ounces capicola
• 4 ounces provolone cheese
• 4 ounces mozzarella cheese
• 2 (16 ounce) packages frozen tortellini
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 (6 ounce) jar Italian mix giardiniera
• ½ cup roasted red peppers
• ½ cup pimento stuffed olives
• ½ cup kalamata olives
• ½ cup black olives
• 2 tablespoons capers

Directions

1. Prepare the olive salad: reserve 2 tablespoons olive oil.
2. In a medium bowl combine vinegar, ¼ cup olive oil, garlic, oregano, parsley and black pepper.
3. Whisk until well combined. Set aside.
4. Cut up remaining Ingredients: according to ingredient list.
5. Add remaining Ingredients: to bowl. Toss well until combined and coated.
6. Refrigerate for 30 minutes (up to overnight).
7. Meanwhile: bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
8. Cook tortellini according to package directions.
9. Remove from heat and drain.
10. While the pasta is cooking, prepare deli meats and cheeses: cut meats and cheese into bite size pieces, approximately ¼”- ½” in size.
11. Shred Parmesan cheese and set aside.
12. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons reserved olive oil over drained tortellini.
13. Stir to combine.
14. Add olive salad to drained tortellini and gently stir until well combined.
15. Toss in chopped meats and cheeses.
16. Serve and enjoy.