TORTELLINI SALAD

By curly

Ingredients

• 1 7-oz package frozen cheese tortellini
• 3/4 cup broccoli flowerettes
• 1 small carrot, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives OR sliced pitted ripe olives
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup purchased pesto sauce
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 Tbsps grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp vinegar
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Fresh spinach leaves

Preparation

Step 1

Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well.

In a large mixing bowl combine cooked tortellini, broccoli, carrot, and olives.

For dressing, in a small mixing bowl stir together mayonnaise, pesto sauce, milk, cheese, oil, vinegar, pepper and garlic. Pour dressing over tortellini mixture; toss lightly until well blended.

Cover and chill at least 5 hours. Serve in spinach-lined bowl.