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Hot Honey Tortellini Pasta Salad: A Spicy Delight!

A delicious and spicy pasta salad featuring cheese tortellini, fresh vegetables, and a sweet and spicy hot honey dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons hot honey
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and fresh basil.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, hot honey, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Add the cooled tortellini to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over the top. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
  5. Let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

  • For added protein, consider mixing in grilled chicken or chickpeas.
  • Substitute the hot honey with regular honey and add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a milder version.

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