Tortellini Pepperoncini Salad

Submitted by ChefDarlingNikki

"This is a cooking light recipe. I made this salad this weekend and it was so yummy and fresh! I added the green onions and figured the points as 4 points per 1 cup serving (serves 7)."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 7 1 cup
• Serves: 7

ingredients

• 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

directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2. 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.