Sloughed Tortellini Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Sloughed Tortellini Salad is the ultimate dish for pasta lovers seeking a lighter, vibrant twist. Featuring tender cheese-stuffed tortellini tossed with crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and crunchy red bell peppers, this salad is a symphony of textures. Briny Kalamata olives and creamy crumbled feta cheese add bold notes, while a tangy dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fresh lemon juice ties it all together. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for summer picnics, lunch meal prep, or as a hearty side dish for gatherings. Ready in just 25 minutes, this refreshing tortellini salad is as satisfying as it is simple to make!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 ounces Cheese tortellini
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

While the tortellini is cooling, prepare the vegetables. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and thinly slice the red onion. Add them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Slice the Kalamata olives in half and add them to the bowl. Add the crumbled feta cheese as well.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Once the tortellini has cooled completely, add it to the vegetable mixture in the large mixing bowl.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7

Finish by sprinkling the chopped parsley over the salad for a fresh, herbaceous flavor.

Step 8

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1308.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2060.0

Total Fat 132.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 208.9mg	0%
Sodium 4429.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 168.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.0g	0%
Total Sugars 21.2g
Protein 58.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1172.0mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 1497.5mg	0%

*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: 56.8%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 32.1%