Ingredient List
- 1 (9-oz.) pkg. refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 (15.5-oz.) can kidney beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 medium tomato, seeded, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 medium green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
- 1/2 cup thick & chunky salsa
- 1/3 cup purchased reduced-calorie thousand island salad dressing
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips, if desired
Preparation
- Cook tortellini to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine kidney beans, tomato, bell pepper and olives. In small bowl, combine salsa, salad dressing and cumin; mix well.
- Add cooked tortellini to salad mixture. Just before serving, pour salsa mixture over salad; stir gently to coat. Sprinkle with tortilla chips.
Expert Tips
- To reduce fat, use nonfat thousand island dressing and baked tortilla chips.
- For a lightly spiced salad, use mild salsa. To turn up the heat, use hot salsa.
- Line the plates with tortilla chips; spoon the salad over the chips. Garnish each serving with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- 1 1/4 Cups Calories 380 (Calories from Fat 90); Total Fat 10g (Saturated Fat 3g); Cholesterol 35mg; Sodium 800mg; Total Carbohydrate 56g (Dietary Fiber 8g ,Sugars 7g); Protein 16g
- % Daily Value: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 15%; Iron 20%
- Exchanges: 3 Starch; 3 Other Carbohydrate; 2 Vegetable; 2 Fat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet