Warm Tortellini and Cherry Tomato Salad

I have to admit, this dish was not my favorite, but it was quick and easy. It is a very basic pasta salad that tastes about as basic as it is to make. I brought it with me for lunch for a couple of days, and by the end of the last portion, I was pasta-salad-ed-out.  Still, I thought I would add it to my blog in case I was ever invited to a pot-luck and needed something asap!

Warm Tortellini and Cherry Tomato Salad

Courtesy of Cooking Light at http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/warm-tortellini-cherry-tomato-salad-10000001011332/

Ingredients

• 2 (9-ounce) packages fresh cheese tortellini
• 1 1/2 cups (1 1/2-inch-long) slices fresh asparagus (about 1 pound) 
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 
• 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil 
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 
• 4 cups trimmed arugula
• 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• 3/4 cup (3 ounces) pregrated fresh Parmesan cheese 
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
• 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered

Preparation

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Add asparagus to pasta during last 2 minutes of cook time. Drain.
2. While pasta cooks, combine vinegars, oil, and pepper in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add pasta mixture, arugula, and remaining ingredients; toss to coat.