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Creamy Italian Tortellini Salad with Fresh Veggies

Delightful Creamy Italian Tortellini Salad with Fresh Veggies

A vibrant and customizable Creamy Italian Tortellini Salad with Fresh Veggies that's perfect for summer gatherings and meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 package Cheese Tortellini or another pasta type
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1 medium Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives sliced
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • large mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Directions
  1. Cook the tortellini by boiling a large pot of salted water; add tortellini and cook according to package instructions, around 3-5 minutes until they float. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Prepare the veggies by chopping the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Combine in a large bowl with black olives.
  3. Combine the cooled tortellini with the veggies in the bowl. Crumble feta cheese over the mixture and gently mix everything together.
  4. Make the dressing by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
  5. Toss the dressing with the tortellini and veggie mixture until well coated. Be careful not to break the tortellini.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil before serving. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use seasonal vegetables for optimal flavor. Dress the salad just before serving to keep it crisp.

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