The Simplest Tortellini Salad

Refreshingly simple yet bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, The Simplest Tortellini Salad is your go-to recipe for quick and satisfying meals. Featuring tender cheese tortellini, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, briny kalamata olives, and tangy crumbled feta, this vibrant dish is perfectly balanced with a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and aromatic garlic. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is ideal for busy weeknights, potlucks, or picnics and can be served chilled or freshly tossed. Packed with fresh veggies and bold herbs like parsley and oregano, it’s a crowd-pleaser that showcases bright, refreshing flavors with effortless preparation. Perfect for SEO searches like "easy pasta salad recipe" or "Mediterranean tortellini salad," this dish is a must-try for lovers of quick, wholesome meals!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 16 oz cheese tortellini
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 cup kalamata olives
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process, then set aside.

Step 2

While the tortellini cooks, slice the cherry tomatoes in half, peel and dice the cucumber, slice the red onion thinly, and halve or slice the kalamata olives if needed.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, and red onion.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Add the crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley to the bowl, then toss lightly to combine.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.

Step 8

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together, or serve immediately for a quick and fresh dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1299.3 grams (1299.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2890

Total Fat 193.70g	248%
Saturated Fat 62.40g	312%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.00g
Cholesterol 345mg	115%
Sodium 7279mg	316%
Total Carbohydrate 205.50g	75%
Dietary Fiber 24.70g	88%
Total Sugars 14.00g
Protein 83.40g	167%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1936mg	149%
Iron 15mg	84%
Potassium 781mg	17%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.1%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 28.4%