15-Minute Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad

Name: 15-Minute Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean, Greek
Ingredients: 2 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 1-2 cloves garlic (minced, or ½ teaspoon garlic powder); ¼ cup red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; ½ teaspoon dijon mustard (optional); 1 teaspoon fine sea salt*; ⅛ - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste); 1-2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (if needed); 1 cup Greek salad dressing (above recipe, or storebought); 18 ounces cheese tortellini (refrigerated, preferred); ½ cup red onion (thinly sliced); ¾ cup cucumber (thinly sliced or quartered); 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes (halved); 14 ounce can artichoke hearts (drained and roughly chopped); ½ cup kalamata olives (halved or sliced); ½ cup pepperoncini slices; ½ cup feta cheese crumbles; 2 Tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)

5 steps

Prep:10minCook:5min

A cheese lover's dream: Tortellini Pasta Salad! The vibrant Greek vinaigrette, tender cheese-filled tortellini, and crunchy veggies are an irresistible combination. It's easy to make in under 15 minutes - enjoy it as a hearty side dish or a light meal!

Updated at: Tue, 15 Aug 2023 20:50:09 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories616.6 kcal (31%)

Total Fat39.1 g (56%)

Carbs53.5 g (21%)

Sugars5.6 g (6%)

Protein15.5 g (31%)

Sodium1541.1 mg (77%)

Fiber5.7 g (21%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Salad Dressing: Add the ingredients to a jar. Cover tightly with the lid and shake until combined. It is prepared extra salty for the pasta salad because this is where the flavor comes from since the veggies/pasta aren't salted.

Step 2

Cook the tortellini according to the package directions (this should only take a few minutes if it's refrigerated). Take care to cook to al dente, and not overcook them, for the pasta salad. Drain and rinse in cold water.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, red onion, cucumber, tomato, artichokes, olives, and pepperoncini. Toss with the dressing until fully combined.

Step 4

You can enjoy the salad immediately, but for best results, cover and place in the fridge for 2-4 hours, or overnight, until chilled. Toss again before serving. If it's rested overnight, you may want to give it another drizzle of olive oil or dressing.

Step 5

Garnish with the feta cheese or gently toss it in the salad last. Enjoy with fresh parsley as desired.

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