Description
Tortellini Pasta Salad with Grilled Peaches is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings. This easy-to-make salad features tender cheese-filled tortellini tossed with sweet grilled peaches, savory turkey strips, and crunchy pistachios, all drizzled with a light honey-balsamic vinaigrette. Not only is it visually appealing, but it also offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will impress your family and friends. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, this salad is sure to become a favorite for picnics, barbecues, or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 ounces cooked tortellini
- 6 ounces diced turkey strips
- 3 whole peaches
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 3 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the diced turkey strips until crisped (about 10 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions; drain and rinse.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, crispy turkey strips, and sliced grilled peaches.
- Whisk together honey, white balsamic vinegar, and olive oil; pour over the salad mixture.
- Toss lightly to coat. Top with chopped pistachios and dollops of ricotta before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg