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.