Super Simple Tortellini Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Super Simple Tortellini Salad is the perfect make-ahead dish for busy weeknights, summer barbecues, or meal prep! Featuring tender cheese-filled tortellini tossed with crisp veggies like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper, plus the briny goodness of kalamata olives and creamy feta cheese, this salad is as flavorful as it is effortless. A tangy homemade dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, and garlic ties everything together beautifully in just 20 minutes of prep time. Serve it chilled for a light yet satisfying meal that’s sure to impress. Whether you’re looking for a quick pasta salad, a cold summer dish, or a Mediterranean-inspired recipe, this tortellini salad checks all the boxes!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 16 ounces cheese-filled tortellini
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium bell pepper (any color)
• 0.5 cups red onion
• 0.5 cups kalamata olives (pitted and sliced)
• 0.5 cups feta cheese (crumbled)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to package instructions, usually about 8–10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water to stop cooking. Set aside to cool completely.

Step 2

While the tortellini cools, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and bell pepper, and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 3

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

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the tortellini and vegetables. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Add the crumbled feta cheese and toss lightly to combine.

Step 7

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1072.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1912.3

Total Fat 95.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.6g
Cholesterol 252.0mg	0%
Sodium 2079.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 194.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.8g	0%
Total Sugars 19.8g
Protein 69.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1180.8mg	0%
Iron 7.1mg	0%
Potassium 1109.8mg	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: 45.0%

Protein: 14.5%

Carbs: 40.5%