Description
Hawaiian Tortellini Salad is a colorful pasta salad loaded with cheese tortellini, juicy pineapple, ham, crisp vegetables, and a creamy tropical dressing. This refreshing recipe is perfect for summer BBQs, potlucks, picnics, meal prep, or as a light lunch bursting with sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups pineapple chunks, drained
- 1½ cups diced cooked ham
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For the Tropical Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Garnishes
- Toasted coconut flakes
- Macadamia nuts, chopped
- Fresh cilantro
- Extra pineapple chunks
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini: Prepare the tortellini according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and allow to cool completely.
- Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, pineapple juice, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, pineapple, ham, bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, green onions, parsley, and mozzarella cheese.
- Toss: Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes, chopped macadamia nuts, or fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve: Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light summer meal.
Notes
This salad tastes even better after chilling for a few hours. Feel free to substitute grilled chicken or turkey for the ham, and add grapes or mandarin oranges for an even sweeter tropical twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: hawaiian tortellini salad, tropical pasta salad, pineapple tortellini salad, summer pasta salad, ham tortellini salad, potluck salad
