Chicken and Tortellini Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and hearty Chicken and Tortellini Salad, a perfect fusion of tender cheese tortellini, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper. Tossed with protein-packed cooked chicken breast and aromatic fresh basil, this dish is brought to life with a tangy homemade vinaigrette featuring olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this colorful salad is both a crowd-pleaser and a flavor-packed option for weekday lunches or easy dinners. Serve it as a refreshing make-ahead meal or chill it briefly to let the bold flavors truly shine. Perfect for summer gatherings or light yet satisfying meals, this chicken pasta salad is a must-try!
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Ingredients
- 12 oz Cheese tortellini
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 tsp Honey
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
Step 2
Slice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
Step 3
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and chop the red bell pepper into small pieces.
Step 4
Thinly slice the red onion and roughly chop the fresh basil leaves.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 6
In a large salad bowl, combine the tortellini, chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and basil leaves.
Step 7
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Step 8
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1341.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2065.6 |
| Total Fat 89.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.6g | |
| Cholesterol 395.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2113.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 156.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.5g | |
| Protein 151.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 500.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1125.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories