Vibrant Hot Honey Tortellini Pasta Salad 

This vibrant Hot Honey Tortellini Pasta Salad combines tender cheese tortellini with juicy peaches, creamy mozzarella, thawed corn, sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and crisp prosciutto—all brought together by a zesty hot-honey vinaigrette. It’s a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, savory, and tangy flavors, making it ideal for BBQs, potlucks, or easy summer meals. With no mayonnaise, it’s lighter yet still indulgent. Ready in about 40 minutes, this crowd-pleasing salad is bright, flavorful, and easy to prepare—guaranteed to be a hit every time! 

Ingredients

• 32 oz tortellini (cheese-filled), cooked
  
  

• 4 oz prosciutto, baked until crispy
  
  

• 8 oz pearl mozzarella balls
  
  

• 15 oz can corn kernels, drained
  
  

• 3 small peaches, diced
  
  

• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  
  

• ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
  
  

For the dressing:

• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  
  

• ⅓ cup hot honey
  
  

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  
  

• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  
  

• 2 garlic cloves, minced
  
  

• 1 tsp salt
  
  

• ½ tsp black pepper
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   
   

2. Bake prosciutto flat for 10–15 minutes until crispy; let cool, then chop.
   
   

3. In a large bowl, combine tortellini, mozzarella, corn, peaches, tomatoes, and basil. Add chopped prosciutto.
   
   

4. In a glass measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until emulsified.
   
   

5. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat ingredients evenly.
   
   

6. Serve immediately or chill and enjoy at room temperature or cold.
   
   

7. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
   
   

Nutrients

Approximate per serving (based on 10 servings):

• Calories: ~350 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~41 g
  
  

• Protein: ~12 g
  
  

• Fat: ~18–20 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: ~3–5 g
  
  

• Sugar: ~14 g
  
  

• Sodium: ~420 mg