Low Carb Tortellini Pasta Salad

Elevate your salad game with this flavorful Low Carb Tortellini Pasta Salad, a refreshing twist on a classic pasta dish. Packed with vibrant cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a medley of black olives and baby spinach, this recipe combines wholesome vegetables with tender low-carb tortellini for a guilt-free delight. A zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and lemon juice ties it all together, while a sprinkle of shredded Parmesan adds a savory touch. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or potluck favorite, this keto-friendly pasta salad is ready in just 20 minutes and can be served chilled or at room temperature. Healthy, delicious, and quick to prepare—it’s the ultimate low-carb comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 10 ounces Low-carb tortellini (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely sliced
• 0.25 cup Black olives, sliced
• 1 cup Baby spinach, chopped
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the low-carb tortellini according to the package instructions (usually 3–5 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and baby spinach.

Step 3

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Add the cooked and cooled tortellini to the vegetable mixture in the large bowl.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the tortellini and vegetables, tossing everything together until evenly coated.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded Parmesan cheese on top and gently mix it into the salad.

Step 7

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your low-carb tortellini pasta salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(866.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1252.0

Total Fat 88.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 171.7mg	0%
Sodium 3218.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.7g	0%
Total Sugars 14.5g
Protein 57.5g	0%

Vitamin D 6IU	0%
Calcium 750.6mg	0%
Iron 10.5mg	0%
Potassium 1487.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.1%

Protein: 18.6%

Carbs: 17.3%