Description
A delightful Hot Honey Tortellini Salad that combines the sweetness of honey with savory tortellini, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (about 340 g) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups arugula, packed
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup hot honey (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions.
- While the tortellini cooks, prepare the vegetables by washing and halving the cherry tomatoes, rinsing the arugula, and slicing the red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the hot honey, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, arugula, and red onion. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free tortellini.
- For a vegan version, swap cheese tortellini with a plant-based variety and omit cheese.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes after mixing for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Hot Honey Tortellini Salad, Tortellini Salad, Italian Salad, Vegetarian Salad