Tortellini Pasta Salad

Method
Boil tortellini and drain. Open artichoke hearts, rinse and drain. Open olives, rinse and drain. Chop bell peppers, or get out frozen bell peppers. Measure 1/3 cup salad dressing. Combine all the ingredients and toss. Preparation time: 17 minutes, including cooking tortellini. Cooking time: no cooking besides the tortellini. Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Yield: serves six
Per serving (wt. 217 g): Calories 198, Fat 6 g, Saturated fat 3 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 436 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Dietary fiber 3.5 g, Sugar 2.5 g, Protein 8.4 g, Vitamin A 42 RE, Vitamin C 41 mg, Calcium 99 mg, Iron 1.5 mg. This recipe is 25 percent fat.

Carbohydrate points: 2
Carbohydrate (g): 31
Exchanges: 1 1/2 Bread/Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1 Fat

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