Description

Get ready to impress your guests with a delightful summer dish: Hot Honey Tortellini Pasta Salad. This vibrant salad combines cooked tortellini, crispy prosciutto, creamy mozzarella, and fresh peaches, all tossed in a sweet and spicy hot honey dressing. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or casual dinners, this dish is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor. Its versatility allows it to be served warm or chilled, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. Easy to prepare and full of nutritious ingredients, this pasta salad is sure to become a favorite at your gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

32oz tortellini
4oz prosciutto
8oz pearl mozzarella balls
15oz can corn kernels
3 small peaches (diced)
2 cups cherry tomatoes (sliced)
1/2 cup basil (chopped)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup hot honey
1 tbsp dijon mustard
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Arrange the prosciutto on the baking sheet and bake for 10–15 minutes until crispy. Let cool.
In a large bowl, combine cooked tortellini, mozzarella balls, corn kernels, diced peaches, sliced cherry tomatoes, and chopped basil.
Chop the cooled prosciutto and add it to the salad mixture.
In a measuring cup, whisk together olive oil, hot honey, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until well combined.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until chilled.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (about 230g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Use ripe peaches for the best flavor. Feel free to substitute prosciutto with bacon or omit it for a vegetarian version. Add nuts like toasted pine nuts for extra crunch.