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Spring Tortellini Salad

Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod

Spring Tortellini Salad- cheese tortellini with asparagus, artichokes, peas, arugula, basil, and a simple lemon parmesan cheese dressing. The perfect pasta salad for springtime!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 392kcal

Ingredients

For the dressing:

For the salad:

  • 3/4 lb asparagus, woody ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • 1 lb cheese tortellini, frozen or fresh
  • 3 cups arugula
  • 12 oz jarred artichoke hearts
  • 3 green onions, finely sliced
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves, chopped
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, honey, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined. Set aside.
  • Fill a large bowl with ice water.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Add the frozen peas and stir, only cook for a few seconds, until they turn bright green. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the asparagus and peas to the bowl of ice water.
  • Bring the water in the pot back up to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to package directions. Use a colander to drain the tortellini.
  • Pour the tortellini in a large bowl. Drizzle with half of the dressing and stir until well coated.
  • Drain the asparagus and peas and add them to the tortellini. Add the arugula, artichoke hearts, green onions, and basil. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and stir until well coated.
  • Season with salt and pepper and garnish with Parmesan cheese. Serve.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1224IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 3mg