Southwest Vegetarian Pasta Salad
User Reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
426 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
American
Southwest Vegetarian Pasta Salad
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Vegetarian Pasta Salad is full of fresh, colorful veggies & cheesy tortellini, tossed in a cilantro-lime vinaigrette!
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Ingredients
- 9 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini or frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- ⅓ cup sliced black olives
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup shredded carrot
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- ½ avocado diced
- 1 small Jalapeño seeded and diced
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
Dressing
- ½ cup cilantro lime vinaigrette
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- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt and black pepper or to taste
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Instructions
- Cook tortellini al dente (firm) according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cool water.
- Combine cooled tortellini in a large bowl with all ingredients except avocado and dressing.
- Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl, toss into the tortellini mixture. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving, tossing occasionally.
- Add avocado just before serving.
Notes
- Leftover salad will keep in the fridge for 4-5 days in a covered container.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
426
(21%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
490mg
(20%)
Potassium
260mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1849IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
207mg
(21%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 426 | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 490mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1849IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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