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Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad

Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad
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A fresh and vibrant Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad featuring tender cheese tortellini, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, tangy feta, and aromatic herbs all tossed in a zesty olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing. Perfect for quick meals, picnics, or summer gatherings with bold Mediterranean flavors.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 12 oz cheese tortellini

Vegetables & Herbs

  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped

Cheese

  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Dressing

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the tortellini: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta.
  2. Prepare the vegetables and herbs: While the tortellini cooks, dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, pit and slice the Kalamata olives, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the fresh parsley and oregano.
  3. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined to create a bright Mediterranean dressing.
  4. Combine all ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cooled tortellini with all the prepared vegetables, olives, herbs, and crumbled feta cheese. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Chill and serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. Serve chilled or at room temperature for maximum enjoyment.

Notes

  • Cook pasta al dente to avoid mushiness.
  • Rinse pasta with cold water to cool quickly and remove excess starch.
  • Adjust vinegar and olive oil ratios in the dressing to suit your taste.
  • Add fresh herbs last to preserve their vibrant flavor and color.
  • Chilling the salad helps intensify the flavors and improve texture.

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Keywords: Greek tortellini pasta salad, Mediterranean pasta salad, cheese tortellini salad, summer pasta salad, picnic salad, vegetarian pasta dish

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