Ingredients
- 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 Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
- 1/3 cup purchased reduced-calorie thousand island salad dressing
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips, if desired
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Instructions
Step 1 Cook tortellini to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water.
Step 2 Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine kidney beans, tomato, bell pepper and olives. In small bowl, combine salsa, salad dressing and cumin; mix well.
Step 3 Add cooked tortellini to salad mixture. Just before serving, pour salsa mixture over salad; stir gently to coat. Sprinkle with tortilla chips.
Nutrition
Calories380(Calories from Fat90),Total Fat10g(Saturated Fat3g,),Cholesterol35mgSodium800mgTotal Carbohydrate56g(Dietary Fiber8g Sugars7g),Protein16g;% Daily Value*:Vitamin A10%;Vitamin C20%;Calcium15%;Iron20%; Exchanges:3 Starch; 3 Other Carbohydrate; 2 Vegetable; 2 Fat; *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.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.