Grilled Zucchini, White Bean, Tomato and Tortellini Pasta Salad
A fresh, flavorful and filling main dish pasta salad with plenty of veggies!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Pasta Salad
- 10 ounce package cheese tortellini
- 2 cups grilled and diced zucchini, approx. 3 zucchini
- 2 cups cannellini beans. rinsed and drained
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 shredded parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Basil Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Basil Vinaigrette
- Put all of the ingredients for the vinaigrette in a blender and blend until smooth. Taste for seasoning and set aside.
Pasta Salad
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Rinse under cold water, drain and place into a serving bowl.
- Add in the remaining ingredients along with the basil vinaigrette and toss together until coated. Taste for seasoning then serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- If you plan to make this in advance, wait until just before serving to add the vinaigrette.
- If calories and fat are a concern be sure to check the nutritional information of the tortellini as they can vary greatly. The package I used was 4 servings and 200 calories per serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 525mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g