Tortellini Basil Salad
This tortellini basil salad has a great creamy taste and low carbs! Tortellini & Basil Salad 1 package (16 ounces) cheese tortellini 2 tbsps chopped fresh basil For the Dressing 1/4 cup nonfat sour cream 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp Dijon-style mustard 1 clove garlic,minced 1/2 tsp thyme 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain in a colander. Rinse tortellini under cold running water. Drain again. While tortellini is cooling, prepare dressing. In a large bowl, combine sour cream, oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Add tortellini and basil to dressing; toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Place salad on individual serving plates. Serve immediately. Nutrition per serving: 171 calories 17 grams of carbs 8 grams of protein 352 grams sodium 8 grams fat 98 mg cholesterol
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