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Chilled Tortellini, Tomato and Melon Salad with Lemon-Mint Dressing

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Meatless Monday is here, and this week, I’m bringing you one of my new favorite summer dishes: Chilled Tortellini, Tomato and Melon Salad with Lemon-Mint Dressing. It’s a little like combining a pasta salad with a fruit salad – with amazingly delicious results!

You'll love this summer combo: Chilled Tortellini, Tomato and Melon Salad with Lemon-Mint Dressing

There’s nothing like taking what the summer gives us – things like cantaloupe and tomatoes – and tossing them up in a bowl! I also love pasta, so add that to the bowl, drizzle it with a fragrant dressing, and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese for good measure.

The combination of Chilled Tortellini, Tomato and Melon Salad with Lemon-Mint Dressing might seem a little…shall we say, interesting? And it is, but in the best possible way.

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Dig into a divine pasta salad: 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! And that’s what you get with this Meatless Monday meal, minus the meat: the cheese tortellini provides the right touch of saltiness to mix with the melon. Toss in golden, gem-like tomatoes, a touch of lemon and fresh mint, and you’ve got yourself something amazing to dig into.

Looking for more recipes that include cantaloupe? 

For cocktail hour: Cantaloupe-Mint Caipirinha Cocktails
For dessert: Cantaloupe-Basil Granita

Bring this bowl to the table: you'll love the flavor combo in Chilled Tortellini, Tomato, and Melon Salad with Lemon-Mint Dressing

I made this dish for SheKnows.com, and I served it a lot this summer. Try it for yourself before the season is over!

Check out the recipe for Chilled Tortellini, Tomato and Melon Salad with Lemon-Mint Dressing.

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  1. Reginia Cordell says

    Tortellini is one of my favorite pastas, the thick texture is what I enjoy most. I've also fallen hard for cherry tomatoes. I'm always on the prowl for a new Meatless Monday recipe.
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    • Patricia says

      Thanks so much, Christina! It's so fascinating to me that we have great cantaloupe grown in AZ. I love it!
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  21. Kelly @ Inspired Edibles says

    Patricia, love this bountiful summer plate. You've managed to pull in all the lip-smacking flavors we crave while delivering a nourishing dish. The melon is such a lovely addition ~ so beautiful too! Thank you.
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    • Patricia says

      Aw!! Thanks so much, Kelly! It is all about the summer goodies, isn't it? I'm actually not ready for the season to end ;) Thank you!
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