Tortelloni Antipasti Skewers

Ingredients

• 9 ounces fresh tortellini
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 1/3 cup bottled Italian salad dressing or Italian vinaigrette dressing
• salt and pepper
• 24 slices salami (Genoa if possible)
• 24 whole pitted ripe olives

Directions

1. 1

   Cook the tortelloni in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm, 7-8 minutes.

2. 2

   Drain Meanwhile, cut the red pepper in half lengthwise and discard the stem and seeds.

3. 3

   Cut into 24 squares, 1 1/2" to 2" ea.

4. 4

   In a medium bowl, toss the red peppers with the dressing.

5. 5

   Season with salt and pepper to taste Add the cooked tortelloni to the bowl and toss well to coat with dressing.

6. 6

   Assemble skewers starting with a tortelloni, then a slice of salami folded into quarters, a piece of red pepper, and finally, an olive.

7. 7

   Push all ingredients close together and down toward the pointed end, so the olive hides the skewer tip.