Tortellini Pasta Salad with Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Pomegranate
This Tortellini Pasta Salad with Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Pomegranate is a delicious side dish full of flavor and holiday color!
Servings 4
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the pasta salad:
- 3 1/2 cups frozen cheese tortellini
- 4 oz. diced pancetta
- 2 generous cups shaved Brussels sprouts
- 1/3 cup red onion chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Shaved Parmesan
Instructions
For the dressing:
- Add the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to a blender.
- Blend until the ingredients are fully incorporated and set aside.
For the pasta salad:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully add the tortellini to the water and cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until they float to the top of the water. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
- Heat a pan over medium heat. Add pancetta and cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until pancetta is crispy. Remove from pan and drain.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the shaved Brussels sprouts, onion, walnuts, pomegranate, and pancetta. Stir to combine.
- Stir in the tortellini and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in the dressing and stir to coat the salad.
- Plate the pasta salad and serve with shaved Parmesan on top.