Tortellini Pasta Salad with Grilled Peaches
Discover a delightful summer treat with this Tortellini Pasta Salad with Grilled Peaches. This vibrant dish combines tender cheese-stuffed tortellini with the sweet, smoky flavor of grilled peaches and savory turkey strips, all topped off with creamy ricotta and crunchy pistachios. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light dinner at home, this salad is not only refreshing but also packed with protein and nutrients. With its beautiful presentation and mouthwatering taste, it’s sure to impress your guests and become a favorite in your summer recipe collection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 20 ounces cheese-stuffed tortellini (cooked, drained, and rinsed)
- 6 ounces diced turkey strips
- 3 whole peaches
- 3 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot
Instructions
- Cook the turkey strips in a skillet over medium heat for about 10 minutes until crisped; drain excess fat.
- Boil water in a cooking pot, add tortellini, and cook according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cool water.
- Cut peaches in half, remove pits, brush lightly with olive oil if desired, and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side until charred.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked tortellini, turkey strips, and grilled peaches.
- Whisk together honey, vinegar, and olive oil to create the dressing; pour over salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Top with crushed pistachios and dollops of ricotta before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg