Rosemary Tortellini Pasta Salad

Fresh, vibrant, and irresistibly aromatic, this Rosemary Tortellini Pasta Salad is the perfect dish for a light yet satisfying meal or a crowd-pleasing side. Packed with tender cheese-filled tortellini, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and briny black olives, each bite bursts with flavor and texture. The star of the dish is the rosemary-infused dressing, a tangy blend of lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and a touch of honey, perfectly balancing savory and citrusy notes. Tossed with peppery baby arugula and chilled for optimal freshness, this pasta salad is a versatile, quick-to-prepare recipe that’s ideal for picnics, barbecues, or easy weeknight dinners. Highlighted by keywords like “tortellini pasta salad,” “rosemary dressing,” and “easy summer recipe,” this dish makes a standout addition to any meal plan.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 16 oz Cheese tortellini
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 cup Black olives
• 1 tbsp Fresh rosemary
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 3 tbsp Lemon juice
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 1 tsp Honey
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 cups Baby arugula

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions, usually about 7-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool, then set aside.

Step 2

While the tortellini is cooking, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and slice the black olives. Set all the vegetables aside in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Finely chop the fresh rosemary and mince the garlic cloves. In a small bowl, whisk together the rosemary, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Add the cooled tortellini to the salad bowl with the vegetables. Gently toss to combine.

Step 5

Pour the rosemary dressing over the salad and toss again to evenly coat all ingredients.

Step 6

Fold in the baby arugula just before serving to maintain its fresh texture.

Step 7

Serve immediately at room temperature or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1581.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1939.6

Total Fat 97.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.9g
Cholesterol 145.1mg	0%
Sodium 4107.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 219.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.7g	0%
Total Sugars 30.0g
Protein 56.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 835.9mg	0%
Iron 16.7mg	0%
Potassium 1941.5mg	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: 44.4%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 44.1%