Tortellini and Bowtie Pasta Salad

Adapted from a Recipe of Sherelle Christensens
-tomatoes

-cucumbers

-diced peppers (I like all colors)

-diced green onions

-cubed cheese (I usually slice up a few cheese sticks)

-fresh grated Parmesan cheese

-Italian salad dressing

-tortellini

-mini bow ties

-sliced black olives

-sliced green olives or you can just do the pimentos only

-diced ham or turkey pepperoni

-Marinated Artichokes or Marinated Asparagus cut

Boil pastas according to directions. My favorite dried tortellini is the Four Cheese Tortellini from Barilla. While the pasta is cooking, chop veggies. Place in a large bowl. When pasta is done, strain and rinse under cold water until noodles have cooled. When cool, toss with remaining ingredients and pour Italian salad dressing over, continuing to toss. You can use low fat Italian or even homemade Italian dressing...anything with work. Add the Cheeses just before serving as the hot pasta melts the cheese a bit. Refrigerate for a few hours before serving. Keep in air tight container in fridge.