Tortellini Salad With Tomatoes and Broccoli - 9 Smart Points

I made this dish last night for dinner.  The recipe calls for black olives but my husband doesn't like them so I omitted them.

At 1 1/2 cups per serving, you really don't need anything else with it.  It is very filling!

Tortellini Salad With Tomatoes and Broccoli

9 Smart Points - Serves 4  Serving size 1 1/2 cups

INGREDIENTS:

18 oz. Package fresh Cheese Tortellini

4 cups small Broccoli Florets

2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar

2 Tsp Olive Oil

4 Tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese

2 Cups Grape Tomatoes, halved

12 pitted Black Olives (not cured in oil), sliced

4 Tbsp Sliced Fresh Basil Leaves

Pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1)  Cook tortellini according to package directions, adding broccoli during last 3 minutes of cooking.  Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.

2)  Meanwhile, combine oil, vinegar and 2 Tbsp of Parmesan in medium bowl.  Add tortellini, tomatoes, broccoli, olives and basil, toss to coat.  Sprinkle salad with remaining cheese and pepper. Serve at once, or cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours and serve chilled.

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