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Tortellini Kabobs

July 30, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

Tortellini kabobs, who knew?? These delicious kabobs can either be a main course, a perfectly prepared lunch, or appetizers for something else delicious!


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  • CourseAppetizers, Kid Friendly, Main Dish, Vegetarian
Servings
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Servings
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Tortellini Kabobs
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  • CourseAppetizers, Kid Friendly, Main Dish, Vegetarian
Servings
8
Servings
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups tri-color cheese tortellini
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese balled/cubed
  • 1 1/4 cup black olives canned, pitted and whole, reduced sodium
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh basil finely chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
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  1. Clean and sanitize your workspace. Pull back your hair, and wash your hands.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  3. In a bowl, mix mozzarella cheese with olive oil, basil, parsley, salt and pepper. Allow to marinate for at 15 minutes.
  4. Layer ingredients on bamboo skewers – (2) tortellini, (2) cheese, (4) olives, (4) tomatoes on each skewer. Repeat on each skewer.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, appetizers, cherry tomatoes, kabob, kabob skewers, olives, pasta, summer, tomato, tortellini

Grape Tomato and Cilantro Salad

March 1, 2018 by Dinner Tonight

The perfect simple side dish for any summer meal, Grape Tomato and Cilantro Salad!

Grape Tomato and Cilantro Salad
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 green onion chopped
  • Fresh chopped cilantro to taste
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  2. Wash the grape tomatoes and cut them in half.
  3. Transfer tomatoes to medium serving bowl.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over tomatoes; stir to coat.
  5. Add the green onion and fresh cilantro; stir.
Recipe Notes

Grape Tomato and Cilantro Salad Nutrition Facts Serving size (81g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 45 % Daily Value Total Fat 3.5 g 4 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 0 mg 0 % Total Carbohydrate 3 g 1 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 1 g Vitamin D 0 % Calcium 0 % Iron 0 % Potassium 4 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cherry tomatoes, cilantro, five, grape tomatoes, healthy side dish, Salad, side dish, Side Dishes, summer, tomato

Green Bean and Squash Salad

March 3, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Add some “Spring” to your meal with this fresh and crispy salad.  This is a great recipe for a barbeque side, grilled fish, or even brunch.


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  • CourseSide Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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Ingredients
Salad
  • 2 cup fresh green beans trimmed and cut in to bite size pieces
  • 2 cup yellow squash sliced and chopped
  • 1/2 pint grape tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup red onion finely sliced
  • 1/4 cup reduced fat feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice fresh squeezed
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil washed and chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
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  1. Make sure your cooking area, utensils, and hands are clean.
  2. Clean, slice and chop vegetables and place in a large bow. Add tomatoes then feta cheese to bowl.
  3. Mix olive oil, lime juice, basil, and spices in a small bowl.
  4. Pour over vegetables and mix well. Chill in fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cheese, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, green beans, healthy side dish, Salad, side dish

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