Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad
Cheese-filled Tortellini Pasta, fresh veggies, and kalamata olives are tossed in a zesty Greek dressing. Creamy feta sprinkled on top brings together this Mediterranean salad.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 539kcal
Ingredients
- 20 ounce refrigirated tortellini pasta
- ½ Red onion
- 1 Green bell pepper
- 2 Lebanese cucumber
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup Kalamata olives - pitted and halved
- ½ cup Feta cheese crumbled
- ½ cup Fresh basil leaves
Greek Dressing
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Cook tortellini as per package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water( prevents the pasta from cooking further and getting lumped). Again drain it well.
- In a jar with lid, add all the dressing ingredients and shake well until it looks creamy.
- Chop bell pepper and cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Slice cherry tomatoes to half. Dice red onion.
- Once the tortellini comes to room temperature, add it to a big salad mixing bowl. Add all the chopped veggies, kalamata olives, and chopped fresh basil to the bowl.
- Drizzle prepared Greek dressing all over and toss well to coat the pasta. Sprinkle crumbled feta on top and serve.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 539kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 1124mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 241mg | Iron: 4mg