There is truly nothing better than a nourishing salad that leaves you feeling full, while also being filled with good for you ingredients like sweet potatoes, onion, spinach, and seeds! The best part of this Holiday Tortellini Salad (with pumpkin vinaigrette!) is the creamy dressing that is so delicious you’ll be making on repeat.
Make this salad for your next family dinner, girls night, or cozy healthy night in!
Notes on Ingredients
Please take note that this is important information about the ingredients used in this recipe and the FULL recipe with measurements and details can be found DOWN BELOW (scroll to it) in the recipe card.
What ingredients do I need for Holiday Tortellini Salad?
organic baby red butter lettuce + arugula: provides fiber, nutrients, and antioxidants
organic baby spinach: has minerals, vitamins, and magnesium
tortellini: I use KiteHill which has 10g of protein per serving
roasted sweet potato: nutrient rich with high levels of antioxidants
sliced red onion: boosts immunity and lowers blood pressure
vegan feta
dried cherries: gives a naturally sweet bite (opt for one without added sugar)
pumpkin seeds: adds a crunch and has healthy fats
Dressing:
pumpkin: adds in vitamin A and gives the dressing a pretty color
olive oil
white wine vinegar
tahini: makes the dressing creamy with a slight nutty taste
dijon
pepper, salt and garlic powder
water: use to thin out the dressing so it is pourable and mixable.
How do you make Holiday Tortellini Salad?
- Make the tortellini according to the package.
- Cube and roast the sweet potato at 400F for 30 mins.
- Slice the red onion.
- Start assembling the salad by adding in the red butter lettuce + arugula and baby spinach to a large salad bowl.
- Add in the tortellini and cooked sweet potato to the large salad bowl.
- Then, add the red onion, feta, dried cherries, and pumpkin seeds.
- In a mason jar or something similar, make the dressing by mixing all of the dressing ingredients together.
- Pour the dressing on the salad and mix and enjoy the Holiday Tortellini Salad (with pumpkin vinaigrette!)!
Commonly Asked Questions
What type of tortellini should I use?
Any kind works, but my favorite vegan tortellini is KiteHill! It has 10g of protein per serving which I love.
Can I use different types of lettuce?
Yes, you can use any mix of lettuces that you prefer. If you want it to stay as leftovers without getting soggy, you could use kale.
How much water should I add to the dressing?
The water is used to thin out the dressing. Start with 2 tbsp, and if you want it thinner, add more water little by little.
Extra Helpful Tips
- Buy dried cherries that do not have added sugar. If you are having trouble finding cherries, you could substitute dried cranberries or blueberries.
- Make the tortellini and sweet potatoes ahead of time so they have enough time to cool before adding to the salad.
- If meal prepping, keep the dressing in an airtight container and add the dressing each day to the individual portion.
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How to Store
Keep the Holiday Tortellini Salad (with pumpkin vinaigrette!) in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To keep the lettuce from getting soggy, pour the dressing on to each individual serving instead of the whole salad.
Holiday Tortellini Salad (with pumpkin vinaigrette!)
the ingredients
- 2 cups organic baby red butter + arugula
- 1 cup organic baby spinach
- 3 cups cooked tortellini
- 1-2 cups roasted sweet potato
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 3/4 cup vegan feta
- 1/4 cup dried cherries
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
dressing
- 1/3 cup pumpkin
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 tsp dijon
- dash of pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp water to thin
instructions
- Make the tortellini according to the package.
- Cube and roast the sweet potato at 400F for 30 minutes.
- Slice the red onion.
- Start assembling the salad by adding in the red butter lettuce + arugula and baby spinach to a large salad bowl.
- Add in the tortellini and cooked sweet potato to the large salad bowl.
- Then, add the red onion, feta, dried cherries, and pumpkin seeds.
- In a mason jar or something similar, make the dressing by mixing all of the dressing ingredients together.
- Pour the dressing on the salad and mix and enjoy!
