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Spring Tortellini Salad
4.5 from 39 votes

Spring Tortellini Salad

Spring Tortellini Salad- cheese tortellini with asparagus, artichokes, peas, arugula, basil, and a simple lemon parmesan cheese dressing. The perfect pasta salad for springtime!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 392 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

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
  • black pepper to taste, kosher salt and freshly ground
  • salt 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

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  1. 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.
  2. Fill a large bowl with ice water.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Pour the tortellini in a large bowl. Drizzle with half of the dressing and stir until well coated.
  6. 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.
  7. 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

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: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 392

% 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.