1 box Beef Rice-a-Roni, (192 g)

1 bag cheese tortellini, tricolor, frozen

3 tbsp tomato tapenade, or Italian style paste

½ cup mayonnaise

1 tbsp red wine vinegar

4 cups roast beef, cooked

½ cup frozen peas

1 raw carrot, sliced thin

½ cup bell pepper, diced

salt

pepper , to taste

½ tsp red pepper, ground, optional

½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded, optional

Cook rice according to box directions, and cook tortellini to “al dente” state. Chill.

Mix tomato tapenade, vinegar, and mayonnaise until well blended.

Cut cooked, roast beef into cubes or small chunks.

Add everything together in a large bowl including peas and peppers.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Mix well, but gently.

Chill for a few hours before serving.

Sugar: 9g

:

Calcium: 1025mg

Calories: 1058kcal

Carbohydrates: 70g

Cholesterol: 209mg

Fat: 45g

Fiber: 8g

Iron: 9mg

Potassium: 928mg

Protein: 79g

Saturated Fat: 12g

Sodium: 4660mg

Vitamin A: 3588IU

Vitamin C: 142mg