Spinach Ravioli or Tortellini Salad With Shrimp & Cheese

This is a delicious summertime salad that goes together quick and easy! Perfect for lunch, or as a dinner side salad. Lovely served warm or chilled, with a glass of Chardonnay and a warm buttered roll. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (9 ounce) package  fresh spinach-cheese ravioli (may use tortellini if you can't find spinach ravioli)
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley
• 1  cup  frozen salad shrimp, defrosted
• 1  cup  whole fresh cherry tomatoes (halved if large)
• 1  cup cheddar cheese (1/4-inch cubes)
• 1  dash garlic powder
•  salt & pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Cook the spinach ravioli until done, according to package directions.
2. Drain, and return pasta to the pot.
3. Stir in the olive oil, parsley, and the cocktail shrimp, stirring until the shrimp are warmed through and the noodles are well coated with the olive oil.
4. Add in the tomatoes, cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
5. Serve immediately while warm, or cover and chill until serving time.