Tortellini Salad with Grilled Tomato Vinaigrette Recipe

In a large pot of salted boiling water cook pasta until al dente rinse under cold water and drain.

Preheat oven broiler and place halved tomatoes on a sheet pan 6 inches from the broiler. Broil skin side up until the skin is wrinkled and partially blackened.

Place the tomatoes in a food processor and add the tomato paste garlic red wine vinegar balsamic vinegar mustard and honey. Blend until smooth. With the processor running add the olive oil and vegetable oil in a thin steady stream. Season with salt and pepper.

In a large bowl combine the tortellini cheese salami celery olives bell pepper onion parsley rosemary and lemon juice. Gently toss and drizzle with vinaigrette to coat. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately. Best served at room temperature.