Italian Tortellini Salad

• 1 (7 oz.) pkg. cheese filled tortellini
• 4 oz. Provolone cheese or Mozzarella cheese, cubed
• 1/2 oz. yellow or green pepper, cut into thin strips (1/4 c.)
• 6 c. water
• 1 small tomato, coarsely chopped
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 c. Italian salad dressing
• 1/4 c. sliced pitted ripe olives, drained (black or green)

1. In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add the tortellini. Reduce the heat slightly. Cook in gently boiling water for about 10 minutes or until tender. Drain tortellini in a colander.
2. Place in a large bowl of ice cold water.
3. Let stand for 5 minutes. Drain well. Transfer chilled tortellini to
4. a serving bowl. Add cheese, tomatoes, pepper strips, olives and green onions.
5. Pour the dressing over the tortellini mixture and toss gently to coat. Add Parmesan cheese and toss lightly.
6. Makes 5 to 6 servings.

tortellini, provolone cheese, green pepper, water, tomato, green onions, parmesan cheese, italian salad dressing, olives

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=227620 (may not work)