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GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH TORTELLINI

by cherly June 18, 2022

TOTAL TIME: 20 MINS | PREP TIME: 20 MINS | SERVINGS: 12

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This Greek pasta salad with tortellini is an amazing dish excellent for holidays, potlucks, and parties. It can also be a delicious grab-and-go lunch and snack. This salad is bursting with flavors that everyone will surely love. A fuss-free, crowd-pleaser pasta salad that is the best in town! Another impressive addition to your regular menu rotation.

INGREDIENTS

GREEK PASTA SALAD:

2 tbsp olive oil

1/2 c. red onion, chopped

1 1 ½ c. English cucumber, sliced and quartered

1-pint cherry tomatoes – halved

1 yellow bell pepper, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 c. pitted Kalamata olives, drained and sliced

1 20-ounces bag of refrigerated cheese tortellini

SUN-DRIED TOMATO FETA PESTO:

3 peeled garlic cloves

1 8.5-ounce jar of sun-dried tomatoes in oil

1/4 c. almonds

1/4 c. feta

1 tbsp lemon juice

1/4 c. red wine vinegar

1 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

1 c. fresh basil leaves, packed

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

GARNISH (OPTIONAL):

3 tbsp freshly chopped parsley

¼ c. feta

HOW TO MAKE GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH TORTELLINI

Step 1: Following the package directions, cook the tortellini in generously salted water until al dente. Drain when done and rinse with cold water. In a large bowl, transfer the tortellini and toss with 2 tbsp olive oil. Then, add the cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, red onions, and olives.

Step 2: To a food processor, add the Sun-Dried Tomato Feta Pesto ingredients. Pulse until finely chopped. To the pasta, add the pureed Sun-Dried Tomato Feta Pesto and toss well until the pasta is evenly coated.

Step 3: You can serve the Greek pasta salad with tortellini right away. Or chill in the fridge first for at least 2 hours up to overnight, covered.

Step 4: If desired, you can toss extra olive oil, feta, and some fresh parsley into the salad. Serve and enjoy!

GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH TORTELLINI

cherly TOTAL TIME: 20 MINS | PREP TIME: 20 MINS | SERVINGS: 12 Remember it laterLike this recipe! Pin it to your favorite board NOW!Pin This Greek pasta salad with tortellini… General Recipes GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH TORTELLINI European Print This
Serves: 12 Prep Time: 20 mins
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

  • GREEK PASTA SALAD:
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 c. red onion, chopped
  • 1 1 ½ c. English cucumber, sliced and quartered
  • 1-pint cherry tomatoes - halved
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 c. pitted Kalamata olives, drained and sliced
  • 1 20-ounces bag of refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • SUN-DRIED TOMATO FETA PESTO:
  • 3 peeled garlic cloves
  • 1 8.5-ounce jar of sun-dried tomatoes in oil
  • 1/4 c. almonds
  • 1/4 c. feta
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 c. red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 c. fresh basil leaves, packed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • GARNISH (OPTIONAL):
  • 3 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
  • ¼ c. feta

Instructions

Step 1: Following the package directions, cook the tortellini in generously salted water until al dente. Drain when done and rinse with cold water. In a large bowl, transfer the tortellini and toss with 2 tbsp olive oil. Then, add the cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, red onions, and olives.

Step 2: To a food processor, add the Sun-Dried Tomato Feta Pesto ingredients. Pulse until finely chopped. To the pasta, add the pureed Sun-Dried Tomato Feta Pesto and toss well until the pasta is evenly coated.

Step 3: You can serve the Greek pasta salad with tortellini right away. Or chill in the fridge first for at least 2 hours up to overnight, covered.

Step 4: If desired, you can toss extra olive oil, feta, and some fresh parsley into the salad. Serve and enjoy!

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