Ali's Greek Tortellini Salad
A vibrant and refreshing Greek Tortellini Salad, brimming with the flavors of the Mediterranean. Tender cheese tortellini, fresh baby spinach, salty feta, and a zesty vinaigrette combine to create a symphony of textures and tastes that's perfect for a light lunch, a summer side dish, or a delightful make-ahead meal.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
36 g
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Cholesterol
196 mg
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Fiber
3 g
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Protein
20 g
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Saturated Fat
11 g
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Sodium
836 mg
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Sugar
4 g
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Fat
30 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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Cook the Tortellini: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to package directions, until they float to the top and are heated through. (Approximately 8-10 minutes). Drain well and set aside.
02 Step
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Prepare the Vinaigrette: In a large salad bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, chopped fresh parsley, dried oregano, and salt until well combined. (2 minutes)
03 Step
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Marinate the Tortellini: Add the drained tortellini to the vinaigrette and toss gently to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably longer, to allow the flavors to meld. (2 hours+)
04 Step
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Prepare the Eggs: Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 10-12 minutes. (15 minutes). Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, peel and quarter the eggs.
05 Step
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Assemble the Salad: Gently stir in the baby spinach, crumbled feta cheese, and slivered red onion into the marinated tortellini. (5 minutes). Arrange the quartered eggs on top of the salad just before serving.
For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a splash of balsamic vinegar to the vinaigrette.
This salad can be made a day or two in advance, allowing the flavors to develop even further. Be sure to store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Feel free to customize the salad with other additions such as Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or grilled chicken.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.6/ 5 ( 277 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
Dante Gottlieb
May 12, 2025The vinaigrette is so simple but so flavorful. I'll be using it on other salads too!
Hadley Greenholt
Sep 20, 2024I added some grilled chicken to make it a complete meal. Delicious!
Kurt Mante
Jul 12, 2024This salad was a huge hit at our picnic! Everyone loved the fresh flavors.
Mazie Oconnell
May 30, 2024Easy to follow recipe and the salad tastes amazing! Thanks for sharing.
Destinee Steuber
Apr 5, 2024I made this for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Definitely a crowd-pleaser.
Abbie Rolfson
Jan 7, 2024My kids, who are usually picky eaters, loved this salad! I'll definitely be making it again.
Lenny Ledner
Aug 5, 2023I substituted gluten-free tortellini and it worked perfectly.
Amiya Oberbrunner
Aug 24, 2022I let it marinate overnight and the flavors were even better the next day!