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Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad
5 from 9 votes

Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad

Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad. Cheese Tortellini Pasta tossed with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, feta cheese, in a homemade Greek dressing. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Course: Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. cheese tortellini (fresh from refrigerated section, cooked according to package instructions)
  • 1 cup tomatoes halved, cherry or grape
  • 1 large cucumber (peeled and sliced)
  • 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced and diced)
  • 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled or cut into squares)
  • Greek olives optional, mix
  • 2 Tablespoons basil torn into small pieces, fresh leaves
  • pepperoncinis (optional)
Greek Dressing:
  • 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 garlic finely minced, cloves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano dried
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice optional, fresh

Instructions

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  1. Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. Place in large bowl. 
  2. While pasta is cooking, make greek dressing. In a blender or shaker bottle, blend oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and sugar. Add more seasonings if needed. Toss dressing all over the pasta. 
  3. Add tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and fresh basil leaves. Toss to coat. Taste and add more salt if needed.