RAVIOLI SALAD WITH VEGETABLES AND HAM

Ravioli Salad with Vegetables and Ham image

Provided by Tammy Moore-Worthington

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 9-ounce package fresh cheese ravioli, fresh cooked
1 1/2 cups diced ham
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 3.75-ounce jar marinated mushrooms, drained
4 green onions, chopped
Black olives (optional)
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl and whisk to blend. Rinse ravioli under cold water to cool; drain. Add ravioli, ham, bell pepper, mushrooms and green onions to vinaigrette; toss to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes. (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead; mix occasionally. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.)
Arrange salad on large platter. Garnish with olives, if desired. Serve, passing Parmesan cheese separately.