Description
A refreshing and colorful Summer Tortellini Salad that combines pasta, fresh vegetables, and a light dressing for a perfect summer dish.
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
- For the dressing:
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
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
- You can add other vegetables or proteins as per your preference.
- This salad is great for picnics or barbecues.
- Chilling it enhances the flavor, so consider making it ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg