Tortellini and Spinach Salad with Sesame Dressing
Brighten up your mealtime routine with this vibrant Tortellini and Spinach Salad with Sesame Dressing! This refreshing, flavorful salad combines tender cheese tortellini, crisp spinach, and an array of colorful vegetables like red bell pepper and shredded carrot. Tossed in a tangy homemade sesame dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a hint of honey, this dish is an irresistible fusion of textures and bold Asian-inspired flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile salad is perfect as a light lunch, a side dish, or a crowd-pleasing addition to your next gathering. Don’t forget the sprinkle of sesame seeds for that nutty finish you're sure to love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 ounces Cheese tortellini
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 1 Carrot
- 2 Green onions
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Wash and dry the spinach. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and shred the carrot using a grater. Add both to the salad bowl with the spinach.
Chop the green onions finely and add them to the bowl as well.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, sesame seeds, salt, and black pepper to make the sesame dressing.
Combine the cooked tortellini with the spinach and vegetables in the salad bowl.
Drizzle the sesame dressing over the salad and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
942 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.1 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 91 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2313 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.1 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.5 g | ||
| Protein | 37.9 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 484 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 635 mg | 14% | |
*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.
