Description
Hot Honey Tortellini Pasta Salad is a delightful fusion of sweet and spicy flavors that transforms an ordinary dish into something extraordinary. This vibrant salad features tender tortellini, fresh vegetables, and a tantalizing hot honey dressing that will have your taste buds dancing. Perfect for summer picnics or casual gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup hot honey
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook tortellini in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While pasta cools, chop cherry tomatoes and cucumber; slice red onion thinly.
- In a bowl, whisk together hot honey, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until slightly thick yet pourable.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked tortellini with chopped vegetables. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Fold in fresh basil just before serving. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg