Ravioli Salad

Posted by Darlene at recipegoldmine.com 2/4/2002 2:45 pm

A main course, an antipasto, a great salad!

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 (9 ounce) package fresh cheese ravioli or tortellini, fresh cooked
1 1/2 cups diced ham
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 (3.75 ounce) jar marinated mushrooms, drained
1 (3.75 ounce) jar marinated artichokes, drained
4 green onions, chopped
Kalamata or black olives
Grated Parmesan cheese

Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl and whisk to blend. Rinse ravioli under cold water to cool; drain. Add ravioli, ham, bell pepper, mushrooms and green onions to vinaigrette; toss to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes. (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead; mix occasionally. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.)

Arrange salad on large platter. Garnish with olives, if desired. Serve, passing Parmesan cheese separately.

Serves 4.