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mediterranean tortellini salad recipe

Mediterranean Tortellini Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 package cheese tortellini 19-20 oz, fresh refrigerated
  • 1 cup English cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, drained and chopped
  • 1/3 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
Mediterranean Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the fresh tortellini and cook according to the package directions (usually about 3-5 minutes). Drain the pasta and immediately rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta down.
  2. In a small bowl or a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously until the dressing is completely emulsified and smooth.
  3. In a large serving bowl, gently combine the cooled tortellini, diced cucumber, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion, and fresh parsley.
  4. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated in the dressing. Fold in the crumbled feta cheese last so it doesn't break down completely. Serve immediately, or cover and chill for 30-60 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Notes

• If making this salad a day in advance, hold back a little bit of the dressing and toss it in right before serving to keep it moist.
• Save a bit of the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar to use in place of regular olive oil for the dressing to add an extra punch of flavor!
• Be gentle when tossing the salad so the tortellini pieces stay intact.