Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad

 

It’s been quite hot here the past few days, which always has me wanting something light for dinner. I decided to make a Greek smorgasbord for our meal last night, and it featured this easy Greek tortellini pasta salad recipe and some chicken skewers. I loved the combination of textures, flavors, and colors in this light pasta salad. The cheese tortellini paired nicely with the vinaigrette, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta, and I loved the pop of flavor the fresh basil and oregano added to this delicious salad.

Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad

Vinaigrette:

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Honey to taste, if desired
• ½ tsp Greek seasoning, click link for recipe
• Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper. to taste

Pasta Salad:

• 10 oz package of cheese tortellini, cooked according to package instructions
• ½ English cucumber, peeled & diced
• A handful of grape tomatoes, halved
• 5-6 black olives, sliced
• 1 radish, sliced thin
• ¼ small red onion, sliced thin
• 3 tbsp feta cheese crumbles
• 3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tsp fresh oregano, chopped

How to Make a Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad

Make the Greek seasoning if you don’t have any on hand. Click here for the recipe.

Make the vinaigrette by combining the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and honey in a small dish. Add the Greek seasoning, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper to taste. Whisk until well combined. Set aside to allow flavors to mingle.

Make the pasta salad by cooking the pasta in salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.  Toss the pasta in a large bowl, then add the cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, radishes, and red onion. Drizzle with the well-whisked vinaigrette; toss to coat evenly. Chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes, tossing it a few times.

When ready to serve, add the feta cheese, fresh basil, and fresh oregano. Top with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste; toss and serve. Enjoy.