1 (10 oz.) pkg. cheese tortellini
1 sm. green pepper, cut in bite-size strips
1 c. broccoli flowerets
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1/3 c. ripe olives, sliced
3/4 c. mayonnaise
1/3 c. purchased pesto sauce
2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. vinegar
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)

Cook tortellini; drain. In a large mixing bowl combine tortellini, pepper slices, broccoli, carrots and olives.

For dressing combine remaining ingredients and pour over tortellini mixture; toss lightly until blended. Cover and chill at least 5 hours. Makes 8 side dish servings. 299 calories, 7 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates, 26 g fat, 45 mg cholesterol, 427 g sodium.