Spring Tortellini Salad
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Spring Tortellini Salad- cheese tortellini with asparagus, artichokes, peas, arugula, basil, and a simple lemon parmesan cheese dressing. The perfect pasta salad for springtime!
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Ingredients
For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt to taste, kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, kosher salt and freshly ground
For the salad:
- 3/4 lb asparagus woody ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup green peas frozen
- 1 lb cheese tortellini frozen or fresh
- 3 cups arugula
- 12 oz artichoke hearts jarred
- 3 green onion finely sliced
- 1/2 cup basil leaves chopped
- Parmesan Cheese for garnish, freshly grated
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, honey, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined. Set aside.
- Fill a large bowl with ice water.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Add the frozen peas and stir, only cook for a few seconds, until they turn bright green. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the asparagus and peas to the bowl of ice water.
- Bring the water in the pot back up to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to package directions. Use a colander to drain the tortellini.
- Pour the tortellini in a large bowl. Drizzle with half of the dressing and stir until well coated.
- Drain the asparagus and peas and add them to the tortellini. Add the arugula, artichoke hearts, green onions, and basil. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and stir until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper and garnish with Parmesan cheese. Serve.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
392kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
480mg
(20%)
Potassium
189mg
(4%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1224IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
169mg
(17%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 480mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1224IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 169mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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39 reviews
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