Low Fat Tortellini Pasta Salad

Light, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this low-fat tortellini pasta salad is the perfect healthy dish for picnics, potlucks, or meal prep. Featuring tender cheese-stuffed tortellini (with a low-fat or whole wheat option), crisp red bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber, and a hint of aromatic fresh basil, this salad is dressed in a tangy, low-fat Italian dressing for a guilt-free indulgence. Black olives and Parmesan cheese add a salty-savory twist, while a quick chill in the fridge lets the flavors meld beautifully. Ready in just 25 minutes and designed to serve four, this colorful pasta salad is your go-to recipe for a light yet satisfying meal or side dish. Keywords: low-fat tortellini pasta salad, healthy pasta salad, easy salad recipes, tortellini salad with Italian dressing.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 10 oz Cheese tortellini (low-fat or whole wheat, if available)
• 1 Red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 Cucumber, diced
• 0.5 Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 0.25 cup Black olives, sliced
• 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
• 0.5 cup Low-fat Italian dressing
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 7-10 minutes.

Step 2

While the tortellini cooks, prepare the vegetables by dicing the red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes and chop the fresh basil leaves.

Step 3

Once the tortellini is cooked, drain it and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and basil.

Step 5

Pour the low-fat Italian dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Season the salad with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Step 7

If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top for added flavor.

Step 8

Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve chilled and enjoy your refreshing low-fat tortellini pasta salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(931.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1015.5

Total Fat 29.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 64.7mg	0%
Sodium 3369.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 151.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.1g	0%
Total Sugars 25.4g
Protein 36.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 505.0mg	0%
Iron 10.6mg	0%
Potassium 1345.4mg	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: 26.1%

Protein: 14.5%

Carbs: 59.4%