Description
Tuscan Tortellini Salad is the ultimate dish for your summer gatherings, offering a delightful blend of cheesy tortellini, savory salami, fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. This vibrant pasta salad bursts with flavor and is perfect as an appetizer or a light main course. With its quick preparation time of just 30 minutes, you can impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. Packed with nutritious ingredients and versatile enough for any occasion, this salad is sure to be a hit at picnics, barbecues, or casual dinners. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. fresh cheese tortellini
- 3/4 cup chopped salami (or prosciutto)
- 1/2 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp honey
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Add chopped salami or prosciutto, baby spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and dressing to the tortellini. Toss until well combined.
- Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg