Chicken Tortellini Salad
Bright, fresh, and oh-so-satisfying, this Chicken Tortellini Salad combines tender cheese tortellini with succulent bites of cooked chicken, crisp veggies, and a zesty homemade dressing. Packed with cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and aromatic fresh basil, this dish bursts with flavor and vibrant colors. The tangy dressing, made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and a hint of honey, perfectly complements the savory Parmesan cheese finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this hearty yet refreshing salad is perfect for meal prepping, light lunches, or bringing to a summer potluck. Enjoy it chilled for maximum flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Cheese tortellini
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool, then transfer to a large mixing bowl.
2. While the tortellini cooks, dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and add it to the mixing bowl.
3. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
4. Peel and dice the cucumber. Dice the red bell pepper, and thinly slice the red onion. Add all vegetables to the bowl.
5. Roughly chop the fresh basil and mix it into the salad for a pop of flavor.
6. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
7. Pour the dressing over the tortellini salad and gently toss everything together to coat evenly.
8. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top and give the salad one final mix.
9. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours to let the flavors meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2143 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.9 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.0 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 2288 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.6 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.2 g | ||
| Protein | 156.6 g | 313% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 635 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1477 mg | 31% | |
*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.
