Tortellini Pasta Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
385 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Tortellini Pasta Salad
Description
Tortellini Pasta Salad begins by boiling cheese tortellini until just tender, then cooling them to retain firmness and prevent overcooking. The tortellini is combined with chopped baby spinach, fresh basil leaves, sliced cherry tomatoes, and diced red onion, lending vibrant colors and textures. The salad is dressed with Italian dressing evenly coating the ingredients, providing a tangy and herby base flavor.
Finished with shredded Parmesan cheese on top, this pasta salad balances creamy cheese with fresh herbs and crisp vegetables. Chilling before serving allows flavors to meld and gives a refreshing quality ideal for warm weather or as a side dish. The salad holds up well refrigerated for several days, making it suitable for meal prepping or serving at gatherings.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days, maintaining freshness and texture.
Ingredients
- 18 ounces cheese tortellini refrigerated
- 1 ½ cups baby spinach chopped
- 1 basil chopped, fresh, handful
- 1 pint cherry tomato sliced in half
- ½ red onion chopped
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese shredded
Instructions
- Boil the tortellini pasta in a large pot based on the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water until the pasta is cooled off.
- Add the pasta to a large mixing bowl. Gently stir in the spinach, basil, cherry tomatoes and red onions.
- Drizzle the onions on top and gently stir to coat the pasta and veggies with the dressing mixture.
- Chill until ready to serve.
- When serving, top with the shredded parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
- Keep leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Chilling the salad helps blend flavors and enhances serving texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 385 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 385kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 800mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1116IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 163mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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