Caesar Tortellini Salad

This is a great summer meal for when you are short on time. I made this after Friday night softball and Matt and I both thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm sure we will be making it again soon. It you want to add some extra protein, you can easily throw in some baked chicken too.

Caesar Tortellini Salad
Source: Betty Crocker's Healthy New Choices
Ingredients:
1 bag light Caesar salad mix
9oz frozen cheese tortellini
1 tomato
Baked chicken (optional)

Directions:
Cook chicken and tortellini according to package directions. While cooking, mix up the salad according to the package directions and chop up the tomato. Mix the tomato into the salad. Rinse tortellini under cold water and toss with salad. If desired, toss in some baked chicken. Serve immediately.

Warm Spinach Salad

I love this stuff. It is a frequent dish on our table in the warmer months and we always eat it with BLTs. So, last week when we had BLTs I, of course, made this.


Warm Spinach Salad
Source: My Mom
Ingredients:
5-6 pieces bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 c baby spinach leaves, cleaned and dried
4-5 green onions, chopped (I didn't have any this time but normally I do add them)
1/2 c white vinegar
2 tbs sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Wash and dry spinach. Set aside in a large bowl.

In a small pot, combine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer over low heat. Pour over spinach and toss to coat. The spinach should begin to wilt as you toss. Don't worry, this is the goal!

Top with bacon pieces and green onion. Serve immediately.