Apple-Tortellini Salad

Yield: Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed

3 tablespoons light corn syrup

1 teaspoon cider vinegar

2 teaspoons firmly packed brown sugar

1/8 teaspoon garlic salt

Dash of white pepper

1 pkg. (9 oz.) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini

2 cups diced or cubed red apples

2 cups shredded salad greens

1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

1/2 cup thinly sliced celery

1/4 cup sliced green onions

2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted, optional

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Nutrition Facts

Yield: Makes 6 servings

Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:

Calories: 220

Calories From Fat: 36

Total Fat: 4g

Cholesterol: 23mg

Sodium: 234mg

Total Carbohydrates: 41g

Protein: 7g

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine the apple juice concentrate, corn syrup, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate.

Cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain and cool thoroughly.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the tortellini, apples, salad greens, strawberries, celery, green onions and, if desired pine nuts. Pour the apple juice dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Source: Michigan Apple Committee

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