Easy Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe
This Easy Tortellini Pasta Salad combines cheese tortellini with fresh cherry tomatoes, peeled cucumbers, black olives, and crumbled feta cheese, all tossed in Italian dressing. The salad balances creamy tortellini with crisp vegetables and briny olives for a refreshing cold dish. It's garnished with oregano for an herbal note, making it a quick and flavorful side or light main dish suitable for warm days or potlucks.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds cheese tortellini refrigerated
- 1 pint cherry tomato halved
- 2 medium cucumber peeled and chopped
- 2 (6-ounce) jars black olives
- 2 (8-ounce) feta cheese
- 1 cup Italian dressing or store-bought, homemade
- oregano for garnish if desired, fresh, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini pasta according to package instructions. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, and feta cheese to the tortellini. Pour in the Italian dressing and stir until well-combined. Top with fresh oregano if desired. Serve immediately or cover with wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 293kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 532mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 225IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 10.1mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.