Cold Tortellini Apple Salad (Low-Cal/Diabetic)

 

3 T. concentrated apple juice
3 T. light corn syrup
1 t. cider vinegar
2 t. firmly packed brown sugar
Dash of garlic salt
Dash pepper
1 package refrigerated cheese tortellini (9 ounce)
2 cups chopped apples
2 cups shredded salad greens
1 cup of mandarin orange slices (canned)
½ cup thin sliced celery
¼ cup sliced green onions
2 T. pine nuts


Combine apple juice concentrate, corn syrup, vinegar, sugar, garlic salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate. Cook the cheese 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. Makes 6 servings. Per serving, 1-1/3 cups: 220 Calories, 4 g Fat, 23 mg Cholesterol, 41 g Carbohydrates, 234 mg Sodium,3 g Fiber