Ingredients

  • 1 cup refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
  • 1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup pitted ripe olives
  • 1/4 pound thinly sliced deli ham, cut into 1-inch strips
  • 12 wooden skewers (6 inches)

Method

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a large resealable plastic bag, combine the vinegar, cheese, basil, mustard, oil, honey and pepper. Add the artichokes, green pepper, tomatoes, olives and ham. Drain and rinse tortellini in cold water; add to bag. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Drain and discard marinade. For each kabob, thread tortellini, artichokes, green pepper, tomatoes, olives and folded ham onto a skewer.