Sloughed Tortellini Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Sloughed Tortellini Salad is the ultimate dish for pasta lovers seeking a lighter, vibrant twist. Featuring tender cheese-stuffed tortellini tossed with crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and crunchy red bell peppers, this salad is a symphony of textures. Briny Kalamata olives and creamy crumbled feta cheese add bold notes, while a tangy dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fresh lemon juice ties it all together. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for summer picnics, lunch meal prep, or as a hearty side dish for gatherings. Ready in just 25 minutes, this refreshing tortellini salad is as satisfying as it is simple to make!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Cheese tortellini
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
While the tortellini is cooling, prepare the vegetables. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and thinly slice the red onion. Add them to a large mixing bowl.
Slice the Kalamata olives in half and add them to the bowl. Add the crumbled feta cheese as well.
In a small mixing bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Once the tortellini has cooled completely, add it to the vegetable mixture in the large mixing bowl.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Finish by sprinkling the chopped parsley over the salad for a fresh, herbaceous flavor.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2060 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.3 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.3 g | 191% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 209 mg | 70% | |
| Sodium | 4430 mg | 193% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 168.4 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 58.2 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1172 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1498 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
