Tortellini Salad *

• 1 (7 oz.) pkg. frozen cheese tortellini or 3 1/2 oz. (2 c.) dried cheese tortellini
• 1 small red sweet pepper, cut into thin bite-sized strips
• 3/4 c. broccoli flowerets
• 1 small carrot, thinly sliced
• 1/3 c. sliced, pitted ripe olives
• 3/4 c. mayonnaise
• 1/3 c. purchased pesto sauce **
• 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• fresh spinach leaves

1. Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain.
2. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
3. Microwave or steam broccoli and carrots, slightly, but don't cook through.
4. This wasn't in the original recipe, but I think the vegetables absorb more flavor this way.)
5. In large mixing bowl, combine cooked tortellini, sweet pepper, broccoli, carrot and olives.

frozen cheese tortellini, red sweet pepper, broccoli flowerets, carrot, olives, mayonnaise, pesto sauce, parmesan cheese, olive oil, vinegar, pepper, clove garlic, fresh spinach leaves

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=547067 (may not work)