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Southwest Vegetarian Pasta Salad

Vegetarian Pasta Salad is full of fresh, colorful veggies & cheesy tortellini, tossed in a cilantro-lime vinaigrette!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 426 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: American

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
OR
  • 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

Instructions

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  1. Cook tortellini al dente (firm) according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cool water.
  2. Combine cooled tortellini in a large bowl with all ingredients except avocado and dressing.
  3. Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl, toss into the tortellini mixture. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving, tossing occasionally.
  4. Add avocado just before serving.

Notes

  • Leftover salad will keep in the fridge for 4-5 days in a covered container. 

Nutrition Information

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

% 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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