TORTELLINI, TOMATO AND ALASKA SALMON SALAD

25 Minute Meal

1 package (16 to 19 oz.) refrigerated or frozen cheese-filled tortellini
2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli
1 can (14.75 oz.) or 2 cans (7.5 oz. each) traditional pack Alaska salmon OR 2 cans or pouches (6 to 7.1 oz. each) skinless, boneless salmon, drained and chunked
1 small tomato, seeded and diced*
3/4 cup (3 oz.) shredded Parmesan cheese
8 oz. regular or reduced-calorie Italian dressing with cheese

Salad: Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain; rinse in cold water. Transfer to large bowl. Microwave broccoli on HIGH 1-2 minutes, add to pasta. Stir in salmon, tomato, cheese and dressing.

*Substitute 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, julienne cut, for added flavor.

Makes 2 quarts, about 4 to 6 servings.

Nutrients per serving: 607 calories, 39g total fat, 10g saturated fat, 58% of calories from fat, 182mg cholesterol, 37g protein, 27g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 1483mg sodium, 458mg calcium and 3.1g omega-3 fatty acids.