Tortellini and Pepperoncini Salad

By JimMac

Ingredients

• 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 1/2 ounces) preshredded fresh Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup capers
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 (16-ounce) can navy beans
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.

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.