Rosemary Tortellini Pasta Salad
Fresh, vibrant, and irresistibly aromatic, this Rosemary Tortellini Pasta Salad is the perfect dish for a light yet satisfying meal or a crowd-pleasing side. Packed with tender cheese-filled tortellini, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and briny black olives, each bite bursts with flavor and texture. The star of the dish is the rosemary-infused dressing, a tangy blend of lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and a touch of honey, perfectly balancing savory and citrusy notes. Tossed with peppery baby arugula and chilled for optimal freshness, this pasta salad is a versatile, quick-to-prepare recipe that’s ideal for picnics, barbecues, or easy weeknight dinners. Highlighted by keywords like “tortellini pasta salad,” “rosemary dressing,” and “easy summer recipe,” this dish makes a standout addition to any meal plan.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cheese tortellini
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 cup Black olives
- 1 tbsp Fresh rosemary
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 cups Baby arugula
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions, usually about 7-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool, then set aside.
While the tortellini is cooking, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and slice the black olives. Set all the vegetables aside in a large salad bowl.
Finely chop the fresh rosemary and mince the garlic cloves. In a small bowl, whisk together the rosemary, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Add the cooled tortellini to the salad bowl with the vegetables. Gently toss to combine.
Pour the rosemary dressing over the salad and toss again to evenly coat all ingredients.
Fold in the baby arugula just before serving to maintain its fresh texture.
Serve immediately at room temperature or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1940 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.9 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.7 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 145 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 4108 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 219.0 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.0 g | ||
| Protein | 56.8 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 836 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1942 mg | 41% | |
*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.
