Chicken and Tortellini Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and hearty Chicken and Tortellini Salad, a perfect fusion of tender cheese tortellini, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper. Tossed with protein-packed cooked chicken breast and aromatic fresh basil, this dish is brought to life with a tangy homemade vinaigrette featuring olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this colorful salad is both a crowd-pleaser and a flavor-packed option for weekday lunches or easy dinners. Serve it as a refreshing make-ahead meal or chill it briefly to let the bold flavors truly shine. Perfect for summer gatherings or light yet satisfying meals, this chicken pasta salad is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Cheese tortellini
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 tsp Honey
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
Slice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and chop the red bell pepper into small pieces.
Thinly slice the red onion and roughly chop the fresh basil leaves.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the tortellini, chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and basil leaves.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2066 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.5 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.9 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 396 mg | 132% | |
| Sodium | 2114 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.5 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.5 g | ||
| Protein | 151.3 g | 303% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 500 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1126 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
