Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad
Quick and easy Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad with zesty Greek lemon dressing, fresh veggies, and hearty tortellini pasta will be your go-to potluck side dish.
Servings:10 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound cheese tortellini pasta , (either fresh, or dried - cooked according to package's instructions)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, diced
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup canned artichoke hearts, roughly chopped
- ½ cup kalamata olives , (whole or sliced)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese , (I use reduced fat)
- ⅓ cup packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
Greek Dressing
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar, cover and shake well.
- In a large bowl combine tortellini, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, artichoke hearts, olives, feta cheese, and basil. Pour dressing over the top, then toss to combine.
- Serve immediately OR cover and refrigerate up to 6 hours before serving.
Notes
Pro tip: Add cooked shredded chicken!
Nutrition
Calories: 282 kcal, Carbohydrates: 24 g, Protein: 9 g, Fat: 17 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 21 mg, Sodium: 603 mg, Potassium: 88 mg, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 3 g, Vitamin A: 123 IU, Vitamin C: 5 mg, Calcium: 80 mg, Iron: 2 mg