Greek Tortellini Salad

Last week while cleaning out the fridge, I realized that I had about 100 different vegetables that were about to go bad. A salad is a great way to clean out the fridge, but I had something a little more specific in mind. I’m a big fan of Greek flavors and a pasta salad seemed like the right choice.

This Greek Tortellini Salad is light and fresh, making it the perfect side dish to bring to spring and summer parties! I love using tortellini in cold pasta salads. The cheesy filling adds nice flavor and texture and it’s also a bit more filling for the tummy!

I opted for black olives which I know really aren’t Greek compared to kalamata olives, but I was worried that kalamata olives were too salty and might overpower this pasta salad. Crunchy cucumber, grape tomatoes, and crumbled feta are also mixed in. The dressing is a simple lemony vinaigrette. This pasta salad is super simple, but full of fresh flavors!

You can add diced chicken to make this even more filling and substantial.

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Yield: serves 6-8

Greek Tortellini Salad

Prep Time 25 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Greek Tortellini Salad - an easy pasta salad packed with light and fresh Greek flavors! Perfect for summer parties!

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package cheese tortellini, cooked according to package directions and drained
• 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
• 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced in half
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives
• 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 large lemon, juiced (can add more if desired)
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, add the cooked tortellini. Stir in the cucumber, tomato, black olives, and the feta.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and the white wine vinegar.
3. Pour the dressing over the tortellini and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill for 1 hour and then serve.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1/8th
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 204Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 258mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 4g

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