Description
Get ready to impress your guests with the vibrant and flavorful Hot Honey Tortellini Pasta Salad! This delightful dish combines the sweetness of fresh peaches, the creaminess of mozzarella, and a touch of heat from hot honey, creating a unique flavor profile that’s perfect for barbecues, picnics, or casual dinners. Ready in just 40 minutes, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also versatile—serve it warm or cold as a side or main dish. Packed with protein and colorful veggies, it’s both nutritious and satisfying. Dive into this crowd-pleaser that promises to be the star at your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 oz tortellini (cooked)
- 4 oz turkey slices
- 8 oz pearl mozzarella balls
- 15 oz can corn kernels
- 3 small peaches (diced)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (sliced)
- 1/2 cup basil (chopped)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup hot honey
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp red apple vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place turkey slices on the baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until crispy. Allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked tortellini, mozzarella balls, corn, diced peaches, sliced tomatoes, and chopped basil.
- Chop cooled turkey into small pieces and add to the salad mixture.
- In a glass measuring cup, whisk together olive oil, hot honey, mustard, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until well coated.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 25mg