Outdoor Party Season- Part Two

Outdoor Party Season- Part Two

I'd Rather Bring a Salad

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In my last post, I explained how I much rather bring a salad or side dish to an outdoor party.... So when I have the chance to say, "I would rather bring a salad, is that ok?" I hope the answer is yes....

Mustard-Dill Tortellini Salad Skewers

From Southern Living

Ingredients

• 
  Preparation1 (9-oz.) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 1 (8-oz.) package frozen sugar snap peas
• 68 (4-inch) wooden skewers
• 1 pt. grape tomatoes, cut in half
• Mustard-Dill Vinaigrette*

1. 1. Cook tortellini according to package directions. Rinse under cold running water.
2. 2. Place sugar snap peas in a small bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at HIGH 2 minutes. Let stand, covered, 2 minutes. Rinse under cold running water.
3. 3. Thread each skewer with 1 sugar snap pea, 1 tortellini, and 1 tomato half. Place skewers in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Pour Mustard-Dill Vinaigrette over skewers, turning to coat. Cover and chill 4 hours. Transfer skewers to a serving platter; discard any remaining vinaigrette.