Hot Honey Tortellini Salad Recipe | Sweet and Spicy Summer Pasta Salad

hot honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: regular honey

Agave syrup is lower in calories and regular honey is more affordable.

mozzarella balls

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Feta adds a tangy flavor while shredded mozzarella is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative, while pecorino is often cheaper.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are more budget-friendly.

Cook tortellini according to package instructions until al dente.

In a large bowl, combine cooked tortellini, shredded chicken, sliced cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, and chopped basil.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, hot honey, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

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