Orange and Grape Tortellini Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with this refreshing and vibrant Orange and Grape Tortellini Salad, a perfect fusion of savory and sweet flavors! This unique pasta salad starts with tender cheese tortellini as the hearty base, complemented by juicy seedless red and green grapes, zesty navel orange segments, and crisp baby spinach leaves. Toasted slivered almonds add an irresistible crunch, while a tangy-sweet homemade dressing of fresh orange juice, olive oil, honey, and white wine vinegar ties it all together. Ready in just 30 minutes, this colorful dish is not only easy to make but also a wholesome choice for a light lunch, picnic, or side dish. Packed with citrusy notes and creamy pasta, this salad is a crowd-pleaser you'll want to make again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 ounces Cheese tortellini
• 1 cup Seedless red grapes
• 1 cup Seedless green grapes
• 2 Navel oranges
• 2 cups Baby spinach leaves
• 0.25 cup Slivered almonds
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Fresh orange juice
• 2 teaspoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon White wine vinegar
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water to cool, and set aside.

Step 2

Slice the red and green grapes in half lengthwise and set aside.

Step 3

Peel the navel oranges and remove as much of the white pith as possible. Separate the segments and cut each segment into bite-sized pieces.

Step 4

In a small dry skillet, toast the slivered almonds over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 5

Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, fresh orange juice, honey, white wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.

Step 6

In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, sliced grapes, orange segments, and baby spinach leaves.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Sprinkle the toasted slivered almonds on top for added crunch.

Step 9

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld. Enjoy your Orange and Grape Tortellini Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1132.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1802.3

Total Fat 78.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.2g
Cholesterol 108.9mg	0%
Sodium 1160.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 239.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.8g	0%
Total Sugars 91.1g
Protein 49.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 660.2mg	0%
Iron 6.9mg	0%
Potassium 1720.5mg	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: 38.1%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 51.4%