Tortellini Pasta Salad with Grilled Peaches
Tortellini Pasta Salad with Grilled Peaches is a vibrant and delicious dish that perfectly embodies the flavors of summer. This delightful salad combines tender, cheese-stuffed tortellini with juicy grilled peaches and crispy turkey strips, creating a harmonious balance of taste and texture. Topped with creamy ricotta cheese and crunchy pistachios, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrients. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or enjoying a light dinner on a warm evening, this refreshing salad is sure to impress your guests and family alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet/Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 ounces cooked tortellini
- 6 ounces diced turkey strips
- 3 whole peaches
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot
- 3 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Cook the diced turkey strips in a skillet over medium heat for about 10 minutes until crispy. Drain excess fat.
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cool water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, crispy turkey strips, and sliced grilled peaches.
- For the vinaigrette, whisk together honey, white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and finely chopped shallot in a small bowl until well combined.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the tortellini mixture and toss lightly to coat.
- Top with crushed pistachios and dollops of ricotta cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg