Tortellini Pasta Salad

Elevate your summer meals with this vibrant and flavorful Tortellini Pasta Salad—an irresistible blend of tender cheese tortellini, crisp vegetables, briny black olives, and creamy feta cheese. Tossed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a medley of dried herbs, this dish delivers a delightful balance of tangy and savory flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a quick weeknight dinner. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color, this refreshing pasta salad is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Serve it chilled and watch it steal the spotlight at any gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams cheese tortellini
• 250 grams cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 100 grams black olives
• 150 grams feta cheese
• 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
• 30 ml red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 15 grams fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually around 7-10 minutes.

Step 2

While the tortellini is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red bell pepper, peel and chop the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and slice the black olives.

Step 3

Drain the cooked tortellini and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain well and transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Add the prepared vegetables to the bowl with the tortellini: cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and black olives.

Step 5

Crumble the feta cheese over the salad mixture.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the tortellini and vegetables. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle over the salad for garnish.

Step 9

Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1495.6 grams (1495.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2334

Total Fat 128.40g	165%
Saturated Fat 44.30g	222%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 294mg	98%
Sodium 4442mg	193%
Total Carbohydrate 226.10g	82%
Dietary Fiber 17.90g	64%
Total Sugars 20.70g
Protein 80.40g	161%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 1514mg	116%
Iron 15mg	84%
Potassium 1618mg	34%

*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: 48.5%

Protein: 13.5%

Carbs: 38.0%