Ingredients
– 12 ounces tortellini (cheese or meat-filled)
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cup cucumber, diced
– 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
– 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
– 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
– 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
– 1/4 cup pesto sauce
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating Tortellini Pasta Salad is simple if you follow these easy steps:
1. Cook the Tortellini: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
2. Prepare the Vegetables: While the tortellini is cooking, chop all your vegetables. Dice the cucumbers, slice the cherry tomatoes, and red bell peppers. Finely chop the red onion.
3. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red bell pepper, black olives, and red onion.
4. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the pesto sauce, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Toss the Salad: Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables. Gently toss until everything is well-coated.
6. Add Feta Cheese: Fold in the crumbled feta cheese, being careful not to break it up too much.
7. Chill (optional): If time allows, cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
8. Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
By following these steps, you can easily create a fresh and vibrant Tortellini Pasta Salad that will please any crowd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 12g