GREEK WITH ENVY

GREEK WITH ENVY

Greek tortellini salad with vegetables and a light vinaigrette dressing.

Turn yourself into a Greek goddess and become the envy of all your friends by whipping up this sensational, substantial tortellini salad that's loaded with tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, oregano, and an irresistible balsamic dressing. You'll covet every last morsel!

Dressing:

1/3 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing

1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 Tbsp freshly squeeze lemon juice

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp liquid honey

1 lb (454 g) cheese-filled tortellini

1 1/2 cups peeled, diced English cucumber

10 cherry tomatoes, halved

3/4 cup chopped bottled roasted red peppers

3/4 cup crumbled light feta cheese

1/2 cup chopped green onions

1/3 cup minced red onions

2 Tbsp minced fresh oregano leaves

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

To make dressing, whisk together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl.

Refrigerate until ready to use.

Cook tortellini according to package directions until tender but firm.

Drain and rinse under cold running water.

Drain again.

Transfer tortellini to a large bowl.

Add cucumber, tomatoes, red peppers,

feta cheese, green & red onions, oregano,

and pepper.

Mix well.

Add dressing and toss again.

Cover and refrigerate fr 1 hour before serving.

Serves 4.

Per serving: 43 calories

Eat, Shrink & Be Merry by Janet & Greta Podleski, pg 74