*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                     Country Garden Tortellini Salad

Recipe By     : ADA Great Recipes
Serving Size  : 11   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Diabetic                         Pasta
                Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  18      Ounces        Fresh Cheese Tortellini
   1      Cup           Sliced Carrots
   1      Cup           Cherry Tomatoes -- halved
   8      Ounces        Frozen Asparagus Spears (Thawed) -- in 1" pieces
   6      Ounces        Frozen Snow Pea Pods -- thawed
     2/3  Cup           Sliced Radishes
   1      Small         Purple Onions -- sliced thin
   3      Tablespoons   Water
   2      Tablespoons   Lemon Juice
   2      Tablespoons   Cider Vinegar
   1 1/2  Tablespoons   Olive Oil
     1/2  Teaspoon      Pepper
     1/4  Teaspoon      Salt

Cook and drain the tortellini  without any fat or salt. Rinse with cold
water and drain well. Reserve
Steam carrots for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Combine the tortelllini,carrots,cherry tomatoes,asparagus,pea pods,
onions and radishes in a salad or large serving bowl.
Combine the water with remaining ingredients and stir well.
Pour over tortellini salad and toss gently. Cover and chill
Yield 11 1 cup servings

Exchanges: 1/2 Medium Fat Meat,1 Vegetable, 1 1/2 starch
Calories 179
Carbs 27.2 g
Protein 9.1 g
Fat 4.3 g
Fiber 1.5g
Sodium 235 mg


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