Tortellini Pepperoncini Salad

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

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

Recipe

• 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.