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Hot Honey Tortellini Pasta Salad

Hot Honey Tortellini Pasta Salad

A refreshing Hot Honey Tortellini Pasta Salad that combines sweet and savory flavors for a perfect summer dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 12 oz Tortellini gluten-free if needed
  • 4 oz Prosciutto can substitute with bacon or omit for vegetarian
  • 8 oz Mozzarella Balls or fresh burrata for a gourmet twist
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels frozen or canned works
  • 2 medium Peaches nectarines can substitute
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved grape tomatoes can substitute
  • 1/4 cup Basil or other fresh herbs like parsley or mint
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil or any quality vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp Hot Honey can substitute with regular honey and chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar apple cider vinegar can substitute
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, can use garlic powder
  • to taste Salt & Pepper essential seasonings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Pot
  • measuring cup

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Bake prosciutto slices on the prepared baking sheet for 10-15 minutes until crispy, then cool and chop.
  3. Cook tortellini in salted boiling water according to package instructions (2-4 minutes), then drain and rinse under cold water.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine cooled tortellini, diced mozzarella, corn, diced peaches, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped basil, and toss gently.
  5. Fold in the cooled, chopped prosciutto into the tortellini mixture.
  6. In a measuring cup, whisk together olive oil, hot honey, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, garlic, and salt and pepper until smooth.
  7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to evenly coat.
  8. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving, or serve immediately at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 14gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best flavor, always use seasonal fresh produce. Adjust dressing to taste; add more hot honey for sweetness or more vinegar for tang.

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