Shelly's Recipe

RAVIOLI SALAD

Category: Pasta Salads

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary or 1 1/2 tsp dried
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper
1 (9 oz) pkg fresh cheese ravioli or tortellini, fresh cooked
1 1/2 cups diced ham
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 (3.75 oz) jar marinated mushrooms, drained
4 green onions, chopped
Kalamata or black olives
Grated Parmesan cheese
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Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl and whisk to blend. Rinse ravioli under cold water to cool; drain. Add remaining ingredients 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. Served 4