Chilled Tortellini, Tomato and Melon Salad with Lemon-Mint Dressing is a favorite dish for the summer. It’s a little like combining a pasta salad with a fruit salad – with amazingly delicious results!
There’s nothing like taking what the summer gives us – things like cantaloupe and tomatoes – and tossing them up in a bowl with a fragrant dressing! I also love pasta, and the cheese tortellini adds amazing flavor to this dish. With this flavorful combination, you’ll want to try Chilled Tortellini, Tomato and Melon Salad with Lemon-Mint Dressing!
Have you ever had cantaloupe and prosciutto together as an appetizer? The sweet melon mingling with the salty prosciutto is divine! That’s the idea of the flavors behind this chilled tortellini salad.
The cheese tortellini provides the right touch of saltiness to mix with the melon. Toss in golden, gem-like tomatoes with a drizzle of lemon-mint dressing, and you’ve got yourself something amazing to dig into.
The combination of ingredients in this dish might seem a little…shall we say, interesting? And it is — and in the best possible way!
Looking for more recipes that include cantaloupe?
For cocktail hour: Cantaloupe-Mint Caipirinha Cocktails
For dessert: Cantaloupe-Basil Granita
Try Chilled Tortellini, Tomato and Melon Salad with Lemon-Mint dressing for yourself. This summer is the perfect time!
Patricia - Grab a Plate
Serves Serves 4-6
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 heaping teaspoon Dijon mustard (or dark mustard)
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1-1/2 teaspoons chopped mint leaves
- 10 ounces dried cheese tortellini
- 2 cups balled cantaloupe
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, cut into slices
- 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Mint leaves cut into ribbons, as garnish
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients into a bowl and whisk until combined. Taste, and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Cook the tortellini according to the package directions. Drain and place in a covered bowl. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
- When the pasta has chilled, combine it with the melon and tomatoes in a large serving bowl.
- Add the dressing to the pasta mixture, a bit at a time, to your liking. Toss to coat.
- Before serving, add the black pepper, grated Parmesan, and the mint ribbons.
- Serve immediately.
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