5 from 72 votes
Spinach Tortellini Salad
Spinach Tortellini Salad combines cheese-stuffed tortelloni with fresh baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, and herbs for a colorful, textured dish. The addition of mozzarella balls, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives gives the salad a vibrant richness balanced by a zesty garlic-lemon dressing. Tossed pasta and fresh ingredients make it a satisfying choice for a gathering or meal accompaniment, offering a cool, tangy, and herbaceous flavor profile.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
3788 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Italian
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 pound fresh tortelloni pasta (ricotta-stuffed or cheese-stuffed is good here. You can find it in the fridge section at your grocery store)
- 2 cups baby spinach (packed)
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 1 cup parsley chopped, fresh
- 1 cup basil chopped, fresh
- 1 cup mozzarella baby balls
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped, drained, in oil
- 1/2 cup olive sliced, any kind you like
For the Dressing
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lemon (juice of)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon thyme fresh
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- kosher salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions (about 5 to 7 minutes). Drain and rinse in cold water.
- Transfer the pasta to a large bowl. Add the rest of the salad ingredients and toss gently.
- In a small bowl, combine the garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, and herbs. Add a big pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Whisk to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss to combine.
- For best flavor, allow the salad to rest for 30 minutes or so for the flavors to meld before serving. Transfer to a platter and serve.
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Notes
- This recipe serves about 8 people; halve the ingredients for smaller portions.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3 days; flavors deepen but vegetables may become soggy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
378.8kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
38.2g
(13%)
Protein
12.9g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
5.5g
(28%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
-2.7g
(-16%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8.8g
(44%)
Cholesterol
44.7mg
(15%)
Sodium
828.5mg
(35%)
Potassium
287.4mg
(6%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3.2g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1923.1IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
32.7mg
(36%)
Calcium
236.1mg
(24%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3788
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 378.8kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 38.2g | 13% |
| Protein | 12.9g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5g | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | -2.7g | -16% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.8g | 44% |
| Cholesterol | 44.7mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 828.5mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 287.4mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3.2g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1923.1IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 32.7mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 236.1mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.