Tortellini Spinach Salad with Sesame Dressing

Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant Tortellini Spinach Salad with Sesame Dressing, a fusion of hearty pasta and refreshing vegetables, brought together by a tangy Asian-inspired sauce. Featuring plump, cheese-filled tortellini and a medley of crisp baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and zesty red onion, this salad is as satisfying as it is nutritious. The standout sesame dressing, crafted with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and garlic, delivers a perfect balance of savory and sweet notes, while toasted sesame seeds add a delicious nutty crunch. Quick to prepare and versatile, this recipe is ideal as a main course, side dish, or even a chilled make-ahead option for potlucks. Its irresistible blend of textures and bold flavors makes this tortellini spinach salad a crowd-pleasing favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 10 ounces Cheese-filled tortellini
• 4 cups Baby spinach
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the cheese-filled tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside to cool completely.

Step 2

While the tortellini cools, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into thin half-moons, and finely slice the red onion.

Step 3

In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.

Step 4

To make the sesame dressing, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.

Step 6

Drizzle the sesame dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.

Step 7

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top as a garnish.

Step 8

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a chilled salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(896.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1042.1

Total Fat 40.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.1g
Cholesterol 90.7mg	0%
Sodium 2298.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 134.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.9g	0%
Total Sugars 17.0g
Protein 41.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 514.3mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 960.6mg	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: 34.0%

Protein: 15.7%

Carbs: 50.3%