Description
Discover a refreshing twist on traditional pasta salads with this Hawaiian Tortellini Salad, where Italian comfort meets tropical flair. This vibrant dish combines tender cheese tortellini with juicy chicken, tangy pineapple, and crunchy bell peppers, all coated in a sweet-savory teriyaki dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or casual weeknight dinners, it’s a delightful option that offers both nutrition and flavor. With just 25 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this colorful medley that will leave your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 cup diced chicken
- 1 cup pineapple tidbits, well-drained
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- While the tortellini cooks, chop the green and red bell peppers and red onion into small pieces.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce, honey, garlic powder, mayonnaise, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled tortellini with diced chicken, drained pineapple tidbits, chopped peppers, and onion.
- Pour half of the dressing over the salad mixture and gently fold to coat evenly. Add more dressing as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg