Cheese Tortellini Salad

Ingredients

Yield: 7 servings (1 cup each)

•     1 (9-ounce) package fresh cheese tortellini

•     2 cups halved cherry tomatoes

•     2 cups fresh spinach leaves, coarsely chopped

•     1/2 cup chopped pepperoncini peppers

•     6 tablespoons (1.5 ounces) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

•     1/4 cup capers

•     1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

•     1 (16-ounce) Cannellini beans

•     2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

•     1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

1.     Cook the pasta according to package directions,

2.     Meanwhile, combine the tomatoes, spinach, peppers, cheese, capers, basil, and beans in a large bowl.

3.     Drain pasta; rinse with cold water.

4.     Add pasta, lemon juice, and oil to the tomato mixture. Toss gently. Serve immediately.