Get the App

Recipes

Find a Recipe Blue Ribbon Recipes Pinch It!™ Feed Browse All Recipes

Editorial

Food Bites & Articles Videos What is a Blue Ribbon? Meet the Test Kitchen

Community

Member Recipes Groups Sweepstakes Contests Shopping

greek tortellini salad

(3 ratings)
1SusieD avatar
Recipe by
Susie D.
@1SusieD

Are you looking for a new summer salad? This salad offers crunchy, salty, sweet and savory Greek flavors and it's very portable too! The recipe has been reduced to make 4 ample servings, but is easily scaled up to be a perfect potluck offering. Adapted from http://www.theslowroasteditalian.com

(3 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For greek tortellini salad

  • 1/2
    red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2
    orange bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4
    red onion, thinly sliced into crescents
  • 1/2
    english cucumber, cut into 4 spears and then thin slices
  • 8 oz
    cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1/4 c
    sliced kalamata olives, divided
  • 2 oz
    feta cheese, crumbled
  • 6 oz
    dried three cheese tortellini
  • SALAD DRESSING
  • 1/8 c
    extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/8 c
    red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    granulated sugar

How To Make greek tortellini salad

  • 1
    Bring a large pot of water Cook tortellini according to directions on the package (do not add salt to the water). Drain and set aside once cooked.
  • 2
    While pasta is cooking, chop vegetables and set aside. Mince 1 tablespoon Kalamata olives for the dressing, set aside. Combine remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside. -
  • 3
    In a pint size mason jar add salad dressing ingredients and minced olives. Be sure to crush oregano with your fingers as you are adding it (to release the flavor). Shake mason jar until dressing is combined. Pour dressing over salad and gently toss with salad tongs until well coated.
  • 4
    Serve & enjoy!
  • 5
    COOK’S NOTE: If you are traveling with this salad or making it ahead, layer it in the order listed (first ingredient goes in the bottom of the bowl, etc). Travel with the dressing separately and add it once you are ready to serve it to keep salad perfectly crisp.
  • Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!
ADVERTISEMENT