Tortellini Salad

Bright, bold, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Tortellini Salad is the perfect dish for potlucks, picnics, or a quick, satisfying meal. Featuring tender cheese tortellini tossed with a medley of crisp vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper, this salad is elevated by tangy feta cheese, briny black olives, and fragrant fresh basil. A zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and aromatic garlic ties everything together in a harmonious blend of taste and texture. Ready in just 30 minutes and served chilled or at room temperature, this make-ahead tortellini salad is as convenient as it is flavorful. Perfect for summer gatherings or anytime you crave a fresh, vibrant pasta salad!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams cheese tortellini
• 250 grams cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 100 grams black olives (pitted)
• 100 grams feta cheese
• 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic clove (minced)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

While the tortellini cooks, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion, and slice the black olives.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and black olives.

Step 4

Dice or crumble the feta cheese and chop the fresh basil leaves. Add them to the bowl with the other ingredients.

Step 5

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the tortellini mixture and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 7

Cover the bowl and let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Before serving, give the salad a final toss and garnish with a few extra basil leaves if desired. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1443.7 grams (1443.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2226

Total Fat 121.00g	155%
Saturated Fat 37.40g	187%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.40g
Cholesterol 249mg	83%
Sodium 4010mg	174%
Total Carbohydrate 224.70g	82%
Dietary Fiber 19.40g	69%
Total Sugars 20.50g
Protein 73.00g	146%

Vitamin D 16IU	80%
Calcium 1234mg	95%
Iron 10mg	56%
Potassium 1551mg	33%

*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: 47.8%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 39.4%