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Grilled Zucchini, White Bean, Tomato and Tortellini Pasta Salad

 A fresh, flavorful and filling main dish pasta salad with plenty of veggies!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 384 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American , Vegan

Ingredients

Pasta Salad
  • 10 ounce package cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups grilled and diced zucchini, approx. 3 zucchini
  • 2 cups cannellini beans. rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Basil Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Basil Vinaigrette
    Cup of Yum
  1. Put all of the ingredients for the vinaigrette in a blender and blend until smooth. Taste for seasoning and set aside. 
Pasta Salad
  1. Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Rinse under cold water, drain and place into a serving bowl.
  2. Add in the remaining ingredients along with the basil vinaigrette and toss together until coated. Taste for seasoning then serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. 

Notes

  • If you plan to make this in advance, wait until just before serving to add the vinaigrette.
  • If calories and fat are a concern be sure to check the nutritional information of the tortellini as they can vary greatly. The package I used was 4 servings and 200 calories per serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 384kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 525mg (22%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 384

% Daily Value*

Calories 384kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 525mg 22%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.