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Apple Tortellini Salad
This salad is low fat, low sodium and cholesterol free.

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 white pepper
1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese filled tortellini
2 cups sliced 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

Combine apple juice concentrate, corn syrup, vinegar, sugar, garlic salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate.

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and cool thoroughly. In large mixing bowl, combine tortellini and remaining ingredients. Toss gently with apple juice dressing and serve immediately.

Suggested apple varieties to use: Empire, Gala, Ida Red, Jonagold, Jonathan, McIntosh, Red Delicious or Rome.

Nutritional Information per serving (1 1/3 cups): calories 220, fat 4g, chol. 23g, carb 41g, sodium 234, fiber 3g
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