Greek Tortellini Salad
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4.7
Greek Tortellini Salad
Description
Greek Tortellini Salad features refrigerated cheese tortellini combined with halved grape tomatoes, chopped cucumber, pitted and chopped kalamata olives, diced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese. The salad is dressed with a vinaigrette made from extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cooking the tortellini and then rinsing it with cold water helps cool it down and maintain a tender yet firm texture.
The resulting dish balances the creamy, mild flavor of the tortellini with the briny olives, fresh vegetables, and sharp feta, while the dressing adds a tangy acidity and herbal note. The combined texture offers tender pasta alongside crisp vegetables and soft feta.
This salad works well as a light meal or as a side dish to grilled meats or fish. It is practical for meal prep since it can be refrigerated and enjoyed cold for up to three days, allowing the dressing to further marinate the ingredients.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 cheese tortellini refrigerated, 20 ounce package
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes cut in half
- 1 cucumber chopped, large
- 1 cup kalamata olives pit removed and chopped
- 1/2 red onion chopped
- 3/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to the package directions. Drain the tortellini and rinse with cold water.
- Place the tortellini in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir until salad is well coated. Serve immediately or place in the refrigerator.
- Note-this salad will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 423mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 400IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5.5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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