Description
Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines cheese-filled tortellini with crisp vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty Greek dressing. Perfect for a light lunch, picnic, or side dish, this pasta salad is a crowd-pleaser with Mediterranean flair.
Ingredients
**For the salad:**
– 12 oz cheese tortellini, cooked and cooled
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
– 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
– 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
– 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
– 1/4 cup roasted red bell peppers, chopped
– 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
**For the Greek dressing:**
– 1/4 cup olive oil
– 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
– 1 tsp Dijon mustard
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– 1/2 tsp dried oregano
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/4 tsp black pepper
– 1/2 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
1. Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, feta cheese, roasted red bell peppers, and parsley.
3. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
5. Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
6. Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
– Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
– Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
– Substitute feta cheese with goat cheese for a different flavor.
– For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg