Meatless Monday - Tortellini Salsa Rosa and Detox Salad

It's Meatless Monday!  Today's recipe is Tortellini Salsa Rosa.

This recipe was inspired by a menu item at "The Cajun Pepper" restaurant in Chatham, ON.  It's a twist on a standard Rosé sauce, using salsa instead of tomato sauce - a great addition to a mexican themed family night!

So, here's the recipe:

TORTELLINI SALSA ROSA

Ingredients:

Tortellini (or cappelletti...same thing)

Alfredo Sauce (I used a dry mix - need to add milk and margarine.  Or you could buy a can of sauce, or make your own)

Salsa (I made my own using tomato, pepper, onion, lime juice, and epicure mix...but you could just buy a can)

Directions:

1) Make tortellini according to package.

2) While tortellini is cooking, make alfredo sauce according to package.

3) When sauce is cooked, add salsa and stir it in.

4) Pour the Salsa Rosa sauce over the tortellini!  Yup, it's that easy!!!

DETOX SALAD

Now, I won't claim to have come up with this on my own.  I was inspired by this recipe: Oh She Glows Detox Salad

Ingredients:

Broccoli (1/2 bunch)

Cauliflower (1/2 head)

Carrot (1 large)

Yellow Pepper (1/2)

Parsley (a small handful)

Raisins (handful)

Sunflower Seeds (handful)

Honey (drizzle)

Lemon Juice (1 to 2 tbsp)

Directions:

Chop up all of the veggies and parsley (I used my handy tupperware chopper)

Throw in the sunflower seeds and raisins.

Pour in honey and lemon juice.

Stir and serve.  Best if cold.