Summer Tortellini Salad

Summer Tortellini Salad

1 package (9 ounces) uncooked refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
4 green onions with tops, thinly sliced
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
1/2 cup fat-free Italian dressing such as Newman's Own
2 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
Broccoli, Cauliflower, and bell peppers are delicious in this as well.

Directions:
1. Cook tortellini according to package directions in Professional (8-qt.) Stockpot; drain and rinse under cold running water using large Colander. Place tortellini in large Colander Bowl and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, slice zucchini using Ultimate Slice & Grate fitted with v-shaped blade. Chop carrot using Food Chopper. Cut cherry tomatoes in half and slice green onions. Snip parsley using Kitchen Shears.
3. Add vegetables to tortellini. Pour salad dressing over salad. Grate Parmesan cheese over salad using Deluxe Cheese Grater; mix gently. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Yield: 6 servings

Ham Florentine Wreath

My mom has made this before and it is every bit as good as it sounds! Serve it with a colorful tossed salad. Perfect for those Christmas or Easter Ham leftovers!

Ham Florentine Wreath
(PChef)

2 8 oz packages refrigerated crescent rolls
8 oz thickly sliced deli ham, diced
1/4 c green onions with tops, thinly sliced
5 oz Swiss cheese, grated (1 1/4 cups)
10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 t coarsely ground black pepper
2 plum tomatoes, sliced
1 egg, separated
1/4 cup almonds, chopped

Preheat oven to 375. Unroll crescents into 16 triangles. With wide end toward center arrange 8 triangles in circle. Arrange remaining 8 triangles in center matching wide ends. Seal seams. Mix ham, green onions, 1 c cheese, spinach, mayo and black pepper. Scoop filling over seams of dough forming circle. Arrange tomatoes in overlapping circular pattern over filling. Top with remaining cheese. Lift corners of dough over filling one at a time slightly overlapping to form wreath. Beat egg white lightly; brush over dough. Sprinkle almonds over wreath. Bake 25 to 30 min or until golden brown. Place a few sliced grape tomatoes and a green onion fan in the center to garnish.