Best Greek Tortellini Salad Recipe (Pasta Salad) + Video
Greek Tortellini Salad is loaded with fresh vegetables and tossed with a sweet and tangy dressing for a must-try recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 orange bell pepper cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 English cucumber cut into spears and then quartered
- 16 ounces cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup sliced Kalamata olives divided
- 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled
- 8 ounces tortellini 1/2 of 19 ounce package
Greek Salad Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water Cook tortellini according to directions on the package (do not add salt to the water). Drain and set aside once cooked.
- Chop vegetables and set aside. Mince 1 tablespoon Kalamata olives for the dressing, set aside. Combine remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside.
- To a pint size mason jar, add salad dressing ingredients and minced olives. Be sure to crush oregano with your fingers as you are adding it (to release the flavor).
- Cover the jar with its lid and shake to combine. Pour dressing over salad and gently toss with salad tongs until well coated. Serve and enjoy!
Video
Notes
If you are traveling with this salad or making it ahead, layer it in the order listed (the first ingredient goes in the bottom of the bowl, etc). Travel with the dressing separately and add it once you are ready to serve it to keep salad perfectly crisp.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 228cal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 425mg | Sugar: 4g | Fiber: 3g | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 2mg