Ravioli Pasta Salad, The Weekly Menu and a Book Review

This easy pasta salad starts with prepared ravioli and is perfect for your picnic pot-lucks.  Dressed in a sweet Italian vinaigrette instead of a mayo-based dressing it can withstand some time outdoors in the heat.

I made this salad to take to the Fish Fry that John hosts each year on Kirsten's Birthday.  It is such a sweet way to remember her and celebrate the time we shared.

I just finished reading The Teacher by Freida McFadden.  This is the first novel of McFadden's that I have read.  It will be the last.  

This novel is a train wreck.  I was appalled by the tragedy and horror but couldn't pull my eyes away and kept on reading.  It did have that going for it...I stayed up way past my bedtime because I could not put it down.

This novel's timelines don't add up, the prologue and epilogue does not sync with the information in the story.  It has no redeeming qualities.  The characters are all horrible, and the subject matter is disturbing and tragic.  

As in every novel, there is food mentioned, most often pasta.  Pasta sauce cooking on the stove, dinner in an Italian restaurant, carry-out pasta, etc.  

So I decided to share a review for this awful book with a recipe for this wonderful pasta salad.

Yesterday was Marissa's Birthday.  We went out for dinner and are having a family celebration on Saturday.  This morning we are heading to the City of Warren, where they are having a small gathering for Amy.  It is her last day of employment with the city.  I can't believe that one of my children is now retired. I'm so happy for her.

On Tuesday we are invited to Bob and Cathy's for dinner, they are the proud parents of a new puppy and we are going over to meet him.  

On Thursday, Independence Day, we are heading out on a Road Trip to Seven Springs Resort in Pennsylvania.  We are taking the Angel Face and Frank's sister, Roz.  Frank's brother Dan and his wife Rebecca will join us for the weekend.  A large Polka Festival is being held there but the resort also offers hiking, rock climbing, multiple pools, bowling, miniature golf, etc....so I don't think we will run out of things to do.

So here is the Weekly Menu for the party and the few days we will be home...

Saturday- Marissa's Birthday Celebration

Assorted Chips/Crackers and Dips

Vegetable and Fruit Platters

Grilled Chicken for Sandwiches or Salad

Salad Bar/Condiment Tray

Potato Salad

Pasta Salad

Bean Salad

Birthday Cake and Ice Cream

Sunday Supper

Hamburgers

Leftover Salads

Monday

BBQ Pork Chops

Sweet Potato Planks

Baked Beans

Tuesday

Dinner at Bonacorsi's

Wednesday

Salad with Grilled Chicken

Thursday-Sunday

Road Trip

Salads, Pasta, Ravioli, Semi-homemade

Salads

American

Yield: 8 servings

Author: Wendy Klik

Ravioli Pasta Salad

This easy pasta salad starts with prepared ravioli and is perfect for your picnic pot-lucks. Dressed in a sweet Italian vinaigrette instead of a mayo-based dressing it can withstand some time outdoors in the heat.

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 3 MinTotal time: 8 Min

Ingredients

• 1 lb. pkg. refrigerated spinach/cheese ravioli
• 1 English cucumber, diced
• 2-3 tomatoes, diced
• 1 bunch asparagus, woody stems removed, cut into 1-2" pieces
• half jar of Sweet Italian Dressing (I used Marzetti)

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the ravioli and asparagus pieces and cook until the ravioli float to the top, about 2-3 minutes. Pour into a colander and rinse immediately with cold water.
2. Once ravioli and asparagus are cooled and drained, place into a large bowl with the tomatoes and cucumbers. Add the dressing, toss to coat, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

212.91

Fat (grams)

6.92 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

2.26 g

Carbs (grams)

28.43 g

Fiber (grams)

3.45 g

Net carbs

24.98 g

Sugar (grams)

3.84 g

Protein (grams)

10.14 g

Sodium (milligrams)

354.87 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

30.62 mg

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