Tortellini Pepperoncini Salad |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 7 |
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With spicy peppers, sweet cherry tomatoes, earthy beans, and lots of fresh herbs, this well-balanced meatless recipe is a meal in itself. Just serve with a glass of iced tea. Ingredients:
1 (9-ounce) package fresh cheese tortellini |
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes |
2 cups fresh spinach leaves, coarsely chopped |
1/2 cup chopped pepperoncini peppers |
6 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) preshredded fresh parmesan cheese |
1/4 cup capers |
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil |
1 (16-ounce) can navy beans |
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
1 1/2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2. While pasta cooks, combine tomatoes, spinach, peppers, cheese, capers, basil, and beans in a large bowl. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Add pasta, juice, and oil to tomato mixture; toss gently. Serve immediately.
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