Texas Tortellini Salad

• 1 lb cheese tortellini
• 1 cup olive oil
• 3/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash Tabasco sauce, to taste
• 1 cup green pepper, diced
• 1 cup red onion, diced
• 2 fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 6 tablespoons picante sauce
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

1. Cook tortellini according to package directions. Cool.
2. In a blender or food processor, blend together olive oil, white vinegar, black pepper, garlic, chili powder, dry mustard, paprika, cumin and salt.
3. Toss vegetables, pasta, picante sauce and cheese together. Pour dressing over the top and mix well.
4. Chill several hours or even overnight.

tortellini, olive oil, white vinegar, ground black pepper, garlic, chili powder, mustard, paprika, cumin, salt, tabasco sauce, green pepper, red onion, tomatoes, picante sauce, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/texas-tortellini-salad-428449 (may not work)