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Easy Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe with Feta and Olives for Perfect Summer Meals

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A quick and easy Greek-inspired pasta salad featuring cheese tortellini, feta, Kalamata olives, and a bright lemon-oregano dressing. Perfect for summer meals, picnics, and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • Juice of 1 large lemon
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 ounces of fresh cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions, about 3-5 minutes until tender but still firm. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and cool the pasta.
  2. While the pasta cooks, dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the Kalamata olives, finely chop the red onion if using, and chop the fresh oregano.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, red onion, and crumbled feta. Pour the dressing over and toss gently but thoroughly.
  5. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Toss gently before serving and garnish with fresh oregano or cracked black pepper if desired.

Notes

Do not overcook tortellini to avoid mushy texture. Rinse pasta with cold water immediately after cooking. Crumble feta by hand for best texture. Keep dressing separate if making more than a day ahead to avoid soggy pasta. Add a splash of olive oil or lemon juice before serving if salad sits longer than a few hours.

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Keywords: Greek pasta salad, tortellini salad, feta cheese salad, summer salad, easy pasta salad, Mediterranean salad, picnic salad

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