Description
Hot Honey Tortellini Pasta Salad is a vibrant dish that brings together the delightful sweetness of hot honey and tender tortellini, creating a perfect balance of flavors. This refreshing salad is packed with juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a zesty dressing that elevates any meal. Ideal for summer picnics or family gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh or frozen tortellini
- 3 tbsp hot honey
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in salted boiling water according to package instructions (3-5 minutes until they float). Drain and set aside.
- While tortellini cooks, prepare the vegetables by halving the cherry tomatoes and chopping the fresh basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together hot honey, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine warm tortellini with tomatoes and basil in a mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over and toss gently to coat.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg