Description

Discover the ultimate summer dish with this Hot Honey Tortellini Pasta Salad, a vibrant and refreshing recipe that’s sure to impress at your next barbecue or picnic. Featuring tender tortellini, crispy prosciutto, sweet peaches, and creamy mozzarella, this delightful salad is dressed with a zesty hot honey vinaigrette that balances sweet and savory flavors perfectly. It’s not only easy to prepare but also makes for a fantastic meal prep option—enjoy it cold or at room temperature! Whether served as a standalone dish or paired with grilled proteins, this pasta salad will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Ingredients

Scale

32oz cooked tortellini
4oz prosciutto
8oz pearl mozzarella balls
15oz can corn kernels
3 small diced peaches
2 cups sliced cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped basil

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Arrange prosciutto on the baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until crispy. Allow it to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked tortellini, mozzarella, corn, diced peaches, cherry tomatoes, and basil.
Chop the cooled prosciutto and fold it into the salad mixture.
In a separate bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients: olive oil, hot honey, Dijon mustard, red apple vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until well combined.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
Calories: 395
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding seasonal vegetables or using feta cheese instead of mozzarella for added tang. For extra crunch, consider tossing in some toasted nuts like pine nuts or almonds.