Tortellini Pasta Salad Mediterranean Style
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Refrigeration
1 hr
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
550 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Tortellini Pasta Salad Mediterranean Style
Description
Tortellini Pasta Salad Mediterranean Style combines cooked cheese tortellini with classic Mediterranean ingredients such as briny kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, sweet cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and fresh parsley. Parmesan cheese adds a rich, salty finish to the salad. The vinaigrette is made with extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika, which adds a subtle smoky depth.
The salad is served chilled, allowing the flavors to meld during refrigeration. The pasta remains tender yet firm, while the vegetables provide acidity and crunch, balancing the richness of the cheese tortellini. The dressing coats everything smoothly without overpowering any ingredient.
It makes a balanced dish suitable for warm-weather dining or as a side dish. The salad can be prepared ahead, making it convenient for gatherings or meals on the go. Adding the parsley and parmesan just before serving preserves their fresh flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 20 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 1/2 cup kalamata olives pittled and halved
- 14 oz artichoke hearts canned
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 1 cup red onion diced
- 1/2 cup parsley chopped, fresh
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
- 1 lemon juice of
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Cook cheese tortellini according to the packaging. Set aside and let cool completely. (This step can be done ahead of time)
- In a large bowl, mix tortellini. kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, campari tomatoes and red onion. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix all the vinaigrette ingredients and pour it over the tortellini pasta salad.
- Stir well so all the ingredients are smothered with the vinaigrette.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley and parmesan cheese on top right before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 550 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 550kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 1521mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 171mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1448IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 284mg | 28% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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