Tortellini Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. cheese or spinach tortellini
1 small sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
1 c. broccoli flowerets
1 small carrot, sliced thinly
1/3 c. sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives or sliced pitted black olives
3/4 c. mayonnaise
1/3 c. pesto sauce
1/4 c. milk
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp. vinegar
1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
salt to taste
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)

Preparation

Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain.
Rinse with cold water; drain well.
In a large mixing bowl combine cooked tortellini, sweet pepper, broccoli, carrot and olives.