Greek Tortellini Salad
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5
Greek Tortellini Salad
Description
Starting with cooked and cooled cheese tortellini, this salad integrates diced red and green bell peppers, halved grape tomatoes, sliced cucumber, crumbled feta, diced red onion, and pitted kalamata olives. The Greek salad dressing binds these ingredients with a tangy, herbaceous flavor profile. The salad is refrigerated for at least two hours to allow the flavors to meld.
The dish balances the soft, chewy tortellini with the crunchy fresh vegetables and briny feta and olives. It suits lunch menus, potlucks, or as a side for grilled meats. Chilling enhances the refreshing quality, making it suitable for warmer weather meals.
Ingredients
- 18 ounces cheese tortellini 1 package, refrigerated
- 1 ½ cups grape tomatoes halved
- 1 ½ cups cucumber sliced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled
- ⅓ cup red onion diced
- ⅓ cup kalamata olives or black olives, pitted
- 1 cup Greek salad dressing more to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions and run under cold water.
- Combine all remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 319 | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 680mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 690IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 28.9mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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