Low Carb Tortellini Pasta Salad
Elevate your picnic or weeknight dinner with this vibrant and satisfying Low Carb Tortellini Pasta Salad! Featuring tender low-carb tortellini paired with a medley of fresh vegetables like sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and earthy baby spinach, this salad is a guilt-free twist on a classic. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, and garlic, and finished with a sprinkle of shredded Parmesan cheese, this dish is packed with flavor yet light on carbs. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or as a refreshing side dish. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a healthy and satisfying option that everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 ounces Low-carb tortellini (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely sliced
- 0.25 cup Black olives, sliced
- 1 cup Baby spinach, chopped
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the low-carb tortellini according to the package instructions (usually 3–5 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and baby spinach.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Add the cooked and cooled tortellini to the vegetable mixture in the large bowl.
Pour the dressing over the tortellini and vegetables, tossing everything together until evenly coated.
Sprinkle the shredded Parmesan cheese on top and gently mix it into the salad.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your low-carb tortellini pasta salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1252 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.0 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.4 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 172 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 3218 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.5 g | ||
| Protein | 57.5 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 751 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1488 mg | 32% | |
*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.
