Recipe(tried): Elly, Here are Some other Choices....

Hi Elly,

Here are some other choices to go with the chicken and your Vegetarian guest would also enjoy! Served with a nice crusty loaf of bread is sure to fill him up.

Tortellini and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Salad
Cool and refreshing salad....

8 oz. sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, undrained
1 large fresh tomato, chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
1 T. fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 t. black pepper
1/2 t. salt
8 oz. marinated artichokes, drained and chopped
4 oz. whole cashews
1 lb. dried cheese-filled tortellini, cooked, drained and cooled

Drain tomatoes, reserving 1 T. of its oil. Chop and set aside. Combine reserved 1 T. of sun-dried oil, olive oil and next 4 ingred. Stir in chopped tomato, artichokes and cashews. Add tortellini and toss lightly. Let salad stand at room temp. for 1 hour for flavors to blend or chill overnight. Great with grilled chicken.

Evelyn's Sun Dried Tomato Bow Tie Pasta

1 lb. box Bow Tie Pasta
1 reg. bag of sun dried tomatoes (found by the fresh tomatoes in the produce section of grocer)
2 ripe fresh large tomatoes, chopped
1 can large black olives, drained and sliced
2 Tbsp. fresh minced garlic
3 large leaves fresh basil, minced
1 large sprig fresh oregano, minced
4 Tbsp. olive oil

Cook bow tie pasta according to package directions. Throw in all the sun dried tomatoes in the water too. Remove them when tender, separate and chop them.

Saute the chopped sun dried tomatoes, fresh chopped tomatoes, sliced black olives, garlic and all the fresh herbs in oil.

When veggies are tender, add salt and pepper to taste and garlic powder to taste. Mix well.

Drain pasta and put in large serving bowl, add veggie mixture to pasta and toss to coat well.

Serve as a side dish with chicken or fish or by itself for a luncheon or picnic. Can be served hot or cold. Travels well. Also, you can add grilled chicken slices over the pasta to serve as a complete meal.

Romaine Salad with Fruits and Poppyseed Dressing
serves 4

1 bag of pre-washed and torn Romaine lettuce
1 pint strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced
1 small can mandarin oranges, drained
1 small can of pineapple tidbits, drained
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

In a salad bowl mix the Roamine with all the fruit and nuts, drizzle on Poppyseed Dressing.

Homemade Raspberry Poppyseed Dressing
The Silver Palate Goodtimes Cookbook

makes 2 cups

3 T. raspberry vinegar
2 T. honey mustard
2 T. dry white wine
2 T. fresh lemon juice
3 T. poppyseeds
1 T. minced shallots
2/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. olive oil
1/2 c. veg. oil
salt and pepper to taste
3 T. framboise liqueur
3 T. Creme Fraiche (I sued sour cream)

Whisk the vinegar, mustard and wine together in a small mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, poppyseeds and shallots and stir to mix. Stir in the sugar, gradually whisk in the oils and season to taste with salt and pepper. Finally, add the liqueur and sour cream and stir til smooth. Refrigerate til ready to serve.