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Hot Honey Tortellini Pasta Salad

Hot Honey Tortellini Pasta Salad That's Perfect for Summer!

This Hot Honey Tortellini Pasta Salad combines sweet peaches, crispy prosciutto, and creamy mozzarella for a delightful summer side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Salads Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Salad
  • 9 ounces Tortellini Use gluten-free tortellini for a gluten-free option.
  • 4 slices Prosciutto Can swap it for crispy bacon or omit for vegetarian.
  • 8 ounces Mozzarella Balls Fresh burrata can elevate the dish.
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels Frozen or canned corn work.
  • 2 medium Peaches Nectarines can be a substitute.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved grape tomatoes can work.
  • 1 cup Basil Parsley or mint can be used for a twist.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Any quality vegetable oil can be used.
  • 2 tablespoons Hot Honey Regular honey with chili flakes can be used.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can be swapped or omitted.
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar Apple cider vinegar is a good alternative.
  • 1 clove Garlic Use garlic powder as a substitute if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Pot
  • large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Bake the prosciutto slices for 10-15 minutes until golden and crispy, then let cool and chop.
  3. Bring salted water to a boil, add tortellini, and cook until tender (2-4 minutes), then drain and rinse under cold water.
  4. In a mixing bowl, toss together the cooled tortellini, mozzarella balls, corn, diced peaches, cherry tomatoes, and basil.
  5. Chop the cooled prosciutto into small pieces and fold into the salad mixture.
  6. Whisk together olive oil, hot honey, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  7. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss to combine.
  8. Chill for at least an hour or serve immediately. Enjoy your salad cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 14gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow the salad to chill for at least an hour before serving. Use fresh seasonal fruits and veggies for superior taste.

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