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GREEK TORTELLINI SALAD

Tortellini Salad with feta cheese, cucumber and olives

 

 A friend of mine, made this salad from this recipe and it was LOVE at first sight for me.

 

This classic Greek Salad gets an update by adding cheese tortellini.

 This salad is great for picnics, parties, potlucks, and every day meals! 

 

Yield: SERVES 8

INGREDIENTS:

 For the Salad: 1 (20 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini 

1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, cut in half 

1 large cucumber, chopped 

1 cup kalamata olives, pit removed and chopped 

1/2 red onion, chopped 

3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 

For the Dressing: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 

1 clove garlic, minced 

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 

Salt and pepper, to taste 

 

DIRECTIONS: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to the package directions. 

Drain the tortellini and rinse with cold water. 

Place the tortellini in a large bowl. 

Add the tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, and feta cheese. 

 In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. 

Pour the dressing over the salad and stir until salad is well coated. 

Serve immediately or place in the refrigerator. Note-this salad will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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