Italian Tortellini Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

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.
Place in a large bowl of ice cold water.
Let stand for 5 minutes. Drain well. Transfer chilled tortellini to
a serving bowl. Add cheese, tomatoes, pepper strips, olives and green onions.
Pour the dressing over the tortellini mixture and toss gently to coat. Add Parmesan cheese and toss lightly.
Makes 5 to 6 servings.