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Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad
This Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad combines cheese tortellini with fresh vegetables like cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion, plus kalamata olives, feta cheese, and artichokes. The mixture is tossed in a tangy Greek dressing made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and herbs. The salad can be served fresh or chilled, offering a flavorful and hearty pasta salad option with Mediterranean flavors and a balance of creamy, briny, and crisp textures.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
10
servings
Calories:
282 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Greek
Ingredients
- 1 pound cheese tortellini either fresh, or dried - cooked according to package's instructions
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- ½ red onion diced
- 1 large cucumber peeled and chopped
- ½ cup artichoke hearts roughly chopped, canned
- ½ cup kalamata olives (whole or sliced)
- ½ cup feta cheese I use reduced fat, crumbled
- ⅓ cup basil leaves finely chopped, fresh, packed
Greek Dressing
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- black pepper to taste
- lemon juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar, cover and shake well.
- In a large bowl combine tortellini, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, artichoke hearts, olives, feta cheese, and basil. Pour dressing over the top, then toss to combine.
- Serve immediately OR cover and refrigerate up to 6 hours before serving.
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Notes
- For extra protein, add cooked shredded chicken to the salad.
Nutrition Information
Calories
282kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
603mg
(25%)
Potassium
88mg
(2%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
123IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 603mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 123IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.