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Mexican Tortellini Pasta Salad

Cheese tortellini is tossed with black beans, bell peppers, tomatoes and corn in this vegetarian Mexican Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe!

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 539 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 16 oz cheese tortellini dry, refrigerated or frozen will all work!
  • 15 oz can black beans drained & rinsed
  • ½ cup red onion diced
  • ½ cup red bell pepper diced
  • 2 ears corn grilled – kernels removed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 Jalapeño seeded and diced
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
Avocado Vinaigrette
  • 1 avocado skin & pit removed
  • ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Cook the tortellini according to package directions, drain and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, red onion, red bell pepper, corn, cherry tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro and cooked tortellini.
  3. Add all of the ingredients for the avocado vinaigrette to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. Toss with the salad and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4serving Calories 539kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 28mg (9%) Sodium 803mg (33%) Potassium 500mg (14%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 585mg (12%) Vitamin C 33.7mg (37%) Calcium 146mg (15%) Iron 3.9mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 539

% Daily Value*

Serving 4serving
Calories 539kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 803mg 33%
Potassium 500mg 11%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 585mg 12%
Vitamin C 33.7mg 37%
Calcium 146mg 15%
Iron 3.9mg 22%

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