Fresh Basil and Pepperoni Tortellini Pasta Salad

I'm BACK! And boy do I have a fabulous recipe to share with y'all. I've been on vacation and stuffed myself silly full of amazing food (tried focaccia bread for the first time. Hello! Where have you been all my life? My sister in law is an amazing cook. I am forever in her debt for that one haha).

I made this before our vacation and really loved it, so I made it again for my parents when I was there. Totally spaced the cherry tomatoes, so just imagine that they're in there. This is so easy and so yummy. It has a very fresh yet filling taste to it that you'll just die for!

What you will need:

• 1 pkg. Buitoni cheese tortellini
• 1 C chopped pepperoni
• 1/3 C chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 C cubed mozzerella
• 1 C Ceasar dressing (I've only used Cardini's Caesar Dressing and it tastes fabulous)
• 1 C cherry tomatoes, halved

Directions:

• Cook pasta and set aside
• Add in all other ingredients and toss well
• Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving

This pasta will soak up the dressing once it's been in the fridge. So don't be worried if it looks like it's drowning in the dressing before you refrigerate it (like in my picture). 

Spicy Pineapple Salsa

I made this award winning recipe to test out with the Jerk Pork Wraps It was delicious!

What you will need:

• 1 1/2 C diced pineapple
• 1 Persian cucumber, peeled, diced and seeds removed
• 1 Jalapeno pepper diced
• 1/4 C diced red onion
• 1/4 C minced cilantro
• 2 T extra virgin olive oil
• juice from one lime
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

• Combine everything in a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Frito Salad

Took this to a church thing this afternoon and had never made it before. If you like vegetables, you will like this. If not, opt out.

What you need:

• 1 bag Frito chips
• 1 can pinto beans, drained
• 1 can kidney beans, drained
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1 red onion, diced
• 1 C Catalina dressing (more or less to taste)
• 1 C lettuce, chopped
• 4 stalks celery sliced down the middle, then diced
• 1 C grated cheese
• 1 can sliced olives (omitted in this picture)

Directions:

• Dice/chop up your vegetables
• Drain the beans/olives
• Grate your cheese
• Toss all ingredients together in large bowl