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This is great to use up leftovers in the fridge. Feel free to substitute for what you have on hand. Leftover Pasta Salad Dressing: 3/4 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing  1 tsp. red wine vinegar 1/2 tsp. sugar salt Salad: 2 c. leftover pasta 1/2 c. veggies - leftover peas, sliced carrots, diced bell pepper, broccoli florets 1/2 c. mandarin orange segments 1/2 c. cubed ham or turkey In a large bowl, combine dressing ingredients; mix well. Add salad ingredients. Toss gently to combine. Serves 2.

This makes a tasty and refreshing pasta salad that is not your ordinary pasta salad. Tangy Tortellini Salad 8 oz. can tomato sauce  1/2 c. oil 1/3 c. red wine vinegar 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. celery seed 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. oregano 7 oz. pkg. tortellini, cooked, rinsed and drained 1 c. julienne cut salami or ham 1 c. julienne cut red bell pepper 2 oz. can sliced olives 1/4 c. chopped red onion Lettuce leaves In medium bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, oil, vinegar, and seasonings. Cover; refrigerate until ready to use. In large bowl; combine tortellini, salami or ham, peppers, olives, and onions. Arrange on lettuce leaves. Whisk dressing again; pour over pasta mixture.