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Hot Honey Tortellini Pasta Salad

Hot Honey Tortellini Pasta Salad: A Sweet Summer Delight

Enjoy a vibrant Hot Honey Tortellini Pasta Salad, bursting with flavors of sweet peaches and spicy hot honey—perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Tortellini cooked to al dente
  • 4 ounces Prosciutto can substitute with bacon
  • 8 ounces Pearl Mozzarella Balls can swap with feta
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels fresh or frozen
  • 2 medium Fresh Peaches or nectarines
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 tablespoons Hot Honey or regular honey mixed with chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard or whole grain mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • to taste Salt & Pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Lay prosciutto slices in a single layer and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  3. While prosciutto bakes, cook tortellini according to package instructions, drain, and rinse under cold water.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooled tortellini, pearl mozzarella balls, corn, peaches, cherry tomatoes, and basil.
  5. Chop cooled prosciutto into bite-sized pieces and fold into the salad mixture.
  6. Whisk together olive oil, hot honey, mustard, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper until well blended.
  7. Drizzle dressing over salad, toss gently to coat, and chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor. Watch prosciutto to prevent burning while baking.

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