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Best Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad - Fresh Mediterranean Recipe

This vibrant Greek tortellini pasta salad combines cheese-filled tortellini with Mediterranean flavors like tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and feta cheese in a zesty lemon-herb dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings or light lunches, it comes together in under 30 minutes and tastes even better after chilling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 package (20 oz) cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 English cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook the tortellini according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta completely.
  2. While the tortellini cools, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and pit the Kalamata olives if needed.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
  4. Add the cooled tortellini to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat evenly. This allows the pasta to absorb the flavors while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
  5. Gently fold in the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, and dill. Be careful not to overmix to keep the feta from breaking down too much.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Cool tortellini completely before mixing to prevent vegetables from wilting and feta from melting. Add fresh herbs just before serving to maintain flavor and color. Reserve extra dressing to refresh salad before serving if needed.