Get the Recipe 15-Minute Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    553 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Greek

Get the Recipe 15-Minute Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad

A cheese lover's dream: Tortellini Pasta Salad! The vibrant Greek vinaigrette, tender cheese-filled tortellini, and crunchy veggies are an irresistible combination. It's easy to make in under 15 minutes - enjoy it as a hearty side dish or a light meal!

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Ingredients

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Greek Dressing

  • 2 2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1-2 1-2 cloves garlic minced, or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard optional
  • 1 1 teaspoon fine sea salt*
  • ⅛ - ¼ ⅛ - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
  • 1-2 1-2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, if needed

Pasta Salad

  • 1 1 cup Greek Salad Dressing above recipe, or storebought
  • 18 18 ounces cheese tortellini refrigerated, preferred
  • ½ ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • ¾ ¾ cup cucumber thinly sliced or quartered
  • 1 1 cup Cherry or grape tomatoes halved
  • 14 14 ounce can artichoke hearts drained and roughly chopped
  • ½ ½ cup kalamata olives halved or sliced
  • ½ ½ cup pepperoncini slices
  • ½ ½ cup feta cheese crumbles
  • 2 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional
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Instructions

  1. Salad Dressing: Add the ingredients to a jar. Cover tightly with the lid and shake until combined. It is prepared extra salty for the pasta salad because this is where the flavor comes from since the veggies/pasta aren't salted.
  2. Cook the tortellini according to the package directions (this should only take a few minutes if it's refrigerated). Take care to cook to al dente, and not overcook them, for the pasta salad. Drain and rinse in cold water.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, red onion, cucumber, tomato, artichokes, olives, and pepperoncini. Toss with the dressing until fully combined.
  4. You can enjoy the salad immediately, but for best results, cover and place in the fridge for 2-4 hours, or overnight, until chilled. Toss again before serving. If it's rested overnight, you may want to give it another drizzle of olive oil or dressing.
  5. Garnish with the feta cheese or gently toss it in the salad last. Enjoy with fresh parsley as desired.

Notes

  • Fresh Herbs: if using fresh, double the amount! 
  • Dijon Mustard: helps to emulsify the dressing; if you omit do note that separation will occur more quickly.
  • Salt: There is more salt in the dressing than there would be in a typical vinaigrette for a green salad because it is flavoring all the pasta and unseasoned veggies. The salt is where we get the flavor and what makes everything delicious!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 553kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 17g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 53mg (18%) Sodium 1476mg (62%) Potassium 158mg (5%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 331IU (7%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 212mg (21%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 553 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 553kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 17g 85%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 1476mg 62%
Potassium 158mg 3%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 331IU 7%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 212mg 21%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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