It was just TOO HOT today to even grill so we changed our plans and ended up making an AMAZING Tortellini Vegetable Pasta Salad. I had no rhyme or reason for making this salad, it was just a combination of everything that sounded good. So light and refreshing – I can’t wait for leftover’s tomorrow.
A Summertime Tortellini Vegetable Pasta Salad
1 Package Fresh Tortellini ~ I used TJ’s Pesto Filled Tortellini
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cucumber, quartered – I used 2 lemon cucumbers
1/2 red bell pepper(s)
1 medium corn on the cob, cut off the cob
15 oz canned garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
2/3 c chopped sugar snap peas
1/2 package TJ’s Marinated Mozzarella Braid
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
Sea Salt & Freshly Ground Pepper to Taste
For the dressing:
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Cook the tortellini according the package directions, cooking on the least amount of boiling time. You want it firm, not mushy so if it lists 4-6 minutes, cook for 4 minutes.
Combine everything in one bowl, stir, cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
Eat as is or serve over mixed greens.
Makes 6, 1 cup servings for 7 Points+
I served mine over ~ 2 cups of organic mixed greens and let the vinaigrette season it ~ SO Delish! The Husband gave it 4.75 stars out of 5. He couldn’t give it 5 because his favorite pasta salad is still my VEGAN Pasta Salad (3 WWP).
All together with another POM Spritzer Mock-Tail – I LOVE juice + fizzy water!
1) VOTE for my nectarine raspberry sorbet over fresh fruit!!!
2) Have you entered all the ways you can to win the Annie’s Mac n Cheese & BBQ Sauce Giveaway.? There is is still time to enter and win.
I am off to read my book and get to bed early. The Husband is watching some show on the Bot Fly ~ it’s so creepy! At this point I am not wanting dessert because I am full and well THAT show LOL….but, I’ll be sure to let you know if I bust out some Nectarine Raspberry Sorbet over Mango, Watermelon & Cantaloupe.
Have a great night all!
{ 12 comments… read them below or add one }
heck yeah! i love combing ready made pastas for pasta salad!
It really is quite hot :-/
Your salad looks delicious!
Cold pasta salad is a summer BBQ STAPLE! That sounds great
nothing says summertime like a light and delicious pasta salad!
What a light and pretty summer salad! It's so cool you post the WW points!
What a great looking salad…thanks for sharing!!!
mmm i bet the pesto tortolini is so delicious, nice salad!
I voted for your sorbet!
That salad looks so summery and refreshing.
That salad looks delicious! And colorful! It's all about presentation
The Actor's Diet ~ It was so good and easy to make. That is something I need to remember to make more often!
C.G. ~ I know – so glad it's cooling off.
K ~ I never thought of that but I need to remember this for a BBQ – YUM!
Jenny ~ So true – I LOVE pasta anything especially salad.
Erin ~ Thanks, I try to post the points when I remember too.
Theangrydieter ~ No problemo – glad you liked it.
Janetha ~ OMG – that pesto tortellin rocks. WE were totally picking it out
Emily ~ Thanks for your vote!
Fitnut ~ I totally agree – you have to eat and present lots of colors
That salad looks delicious! What a perfect summer dish
Anne ~ This salad is so easy and I know it's something you'd love. You should try it