Terrific Tortellini Salad
Bright colored vegetables added to cheese-filled tortellini make a satisfying yet low calorie meal that's perfect for lunch.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
8 main-dish servings
Ingredients
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1 9-ounce package refrigerated light cheese tortellini or ravioli
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3 cups broccoli florets
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1 cup crinkle-cut or sliced carrots (2 medium)
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1/4 cup sliced green onions (2)
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1/2 cup bottled reduced-fat ranch salad dressing
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1 large tomato, chopped
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1 cup fresh pea pods, halved
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Milk (optional)
Directions
1.
In a large saucepan cook pasta according to package directions. Add the broccoli and carrots during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain. Rinse with cold water. Drain again.
2.
In a large bowl combine the cooked pasta mixture and green onions; drizzle with dressing. Gently toss to coat. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours.
3.
Before serving, gently stir tomato and pea pods into pasta mixture. If necessary, stir in a little milk to moisten. Makes 8 main-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 145, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 344 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 62%, Calcium 6%, Iron 6%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1.5, Starch 1, Fat .5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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