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Zesty Greek Tortellini Salad

Zesty Greek Tortellini Salad That's Perfect for Any Gathering

This Zesty Greek Tortellini Salad is a vibrant, quick, and refreshing dish, perfect for gatherings with its colorful combination of ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 10 ounces cheese tortellini fresh or frozen varieties
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes diced
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced and patted dry
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted
  • 1/4 cup red onion chopped
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled, add just before serving
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin for best flavor
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar for acidity
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon oregano fresh or dried
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water, add tortellini, and cook for 3-5 minutes until they float. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and red onion. Pat cucumber dry.
  3. Add cooled tortellini to the vegetable bowl, and gently fold in feta cheese just before serving.
  4. Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in another bowl for the dressing.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and stir gently to combine.
  6. Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, let the salad chill and always add feta just before serving to maintain its texture.

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