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Colorful Greek Tortellini Salad with vegetables and feta cheese in a bowl

Greek Tortellini Salad

A fresh and vibrant dish combining the heartiness of pasta with bright Greek flavors, featuring tortellini, fresh vegetables, and feta cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 12 oz 12 oz tortellini (fresh or frozen) Use fresh for a quicker cook time.

Vegetables

  • 1 cup 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved

Cheese

  • 1 cup 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Herbs and Seasonings

  • 1/3 cup 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Cook the Tortellini

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Fresh tortellini usually takes about 3-4 minutes, while frozen can take 7-9 minutes. Once cooked, drain the pasta and run it under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.

Prep the Vegetables

  • While the tortellini cooks, prepare your vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the bell pepper. Place all the vegetables in a large mixing bowl.

Make the Dressing

  • In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasonings to taste. For added flavor, consider letting the dressing sit for a few minutes to allow the herbs to infuse.

Combine Ingredients

  • Once the tortellini has cooled down, add it to the bowl with the vegetables. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, then toss everything gently until well combined.

Add Cheese and Olives

  • Fold in the crumbled feta cheese and kalamata olives, stirring carefully to avoid breaking the tortellini. Add the chopped parsley as a finishing touch and mix gently.

Serve

  • Transfer the Greek tortellini salad to a serving platter or individual bowls. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil and garnish with additional parsley if desired. This salad can be served immediately, but it tastes even better if allowed to chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

Notes

For optimal taste, use fresh ingredients and allow the salad to chill for enhanced flavor.
Keyword fresh salad, Greek Salad, Healthy Recipe, pasta salad, Tortellini Salad