Description
A refreshing Summer Tortellini Salad that features cheese tortellini, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing, perfect for warm weather gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9 oz) package cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for the dressing)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for the dressing)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (for the dressing)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano (for the dressing)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste (for the dressing)
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, and basil.
- Dress & serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute cheese tortellini with a plant-based version and omit feta cheese.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance for easier meal preparation.
- Feel free to add your favorite seasonal vegetables or proteins for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg