Tortellini and Spinach Pasta Salad

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings
  • Total: 30 min
  • Active: 30 min
Pick a cheese-filled tortellini for this rich pasta salad with spinach, basil, Gouda and a creamy dressing.
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Ingredients

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/3 cup mayonnaise

3 tablespoons sour cream

1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

8 ounces cheese tortellini

6 cups loosely packed baby spinach

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions

1/4 cup grated Gouda

1 vine-ripe tomato, chopped

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl.
  3. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Add to the bowl with the dressing.
  4. Add the spinach, basil, and scallions, Gouda and tomato to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
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