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Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad. Cheese Tortellini Pasta tossed with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, feta cheese, in a homemade Greek dressing. www.modernhoney.com #sidedish #pastasalad #salad #potluck
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5 from 3 votes

Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad

Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad. Cheese Tortellini Pasta tossed with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, feta cheese, in a homemade Greek dressing. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Keyword: greek tortellini pasta salad
Author: Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.com

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Cheese Tortellini (fresh from refrigerated section, cooked according to package instructions)
  • 1 cup Cherry or Grape Tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 large Cucumber (peeled and sliced)
  • ¼ cup Red Onion (thinly sliced and diced)
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese (crumbled or cut into squares)
  • Greek Olive Mix (optional)
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil Leaves (torn into small pieces)
  • Pepperoncinis (optional)

Greek Dressing:

  • ⅔ cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • ⅓ cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 Garlic Cloves (finely minced)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Dried Oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice (optional)

Instructions

  • Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. Place in large bowl. 
  • While pasta is cooking, make greek dressing. In a blender or shaker bottle, blend oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and sugar. Add more seasonings if needed. Toss dressing all over the pasta. 
  • Add tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and fresh basil leaves. Toss to coat. Taste and add more salt if needed.