Description
A refreshing and versatile salad featuring cheese tortellini, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in salted boiling water according to package instructions for 5-7 minutes until they float to the top. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prep the veggies: slice cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, chop red onion, and dice bell pepper.
- Make the dressing by whisking together olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the cooked tortellini, veggies, and feta in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Add fresh basil and fold it into the salad carefully.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Customize with your favorite ingredients. Serve chilled for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: tortellini salad, pasta salad, summer salad, vegetarian salad