Weight Watchers Tortellini & Shrimp Pasta Salad Recipe
Weight Watchers Tortellini & Shrimp Pasta Salad combines tender cheese tortellini, juicy shrimp, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy lemon-dill Greek yogurt dressing. It offers a satisfying protein-rich lunch with a measured pasta portion and a lighter creamy dressing. The make-ahead preparation makes it convenient for weekday lunches, family meals, and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup red bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced
- 1 cup baby spinach roughly chopped
- ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 small garlic clove finely grated or minced
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 –2 tablespoons cold water as needed
Instructions
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw it in the refrigerator. Pat dry. Cook raw shrimp in a skillet over medium heat for approximately 2–3 minutes per side, until opaque and cooked to 145°F. Cool completely. If using pre-cooked shrimp, thaw and pat dry without recooking.
- Cook tortellini according to package directions until tender but still firm. Drain thoroughly, briefly rinse with cool water, and drain again. Cool.
- Dice the cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion. Halve the tomatoes and roughly chop the spinach.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add cold water a teaspoon at a time if needed.
- Place the cooled tortellini and shrimp in a large bowl. Add the cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and spinach.
- Add most of the dressing and gently fold until everything is coated. Add the remaining dressing only if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes. Taste, adjust seasoning, and divide into six equal servings.