TORTELLINI PEPPERONCINI SALAD

Tortellini Pepperoncini Salad image

Provided by ChefDarlingNikki

Categories Beans

Time 30m

Yield 7 1 cup, 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
2 cups fresh spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup pepperoncini pepper, chopped
6 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese, shredded
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can navy beans, rinsed and drained well
2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
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 or refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.9, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 4.6, Sodium 358.9, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 0.8, Protein 8.1