Ali's Greek Tortellini Salad

Ali's Greek Tortellini Salad
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    831

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.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    36 g
  • Cholesterol
    196 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    20 g
  • Saturated Fat
    11 g
  • Sodium
    836 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    30 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 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.

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02 Step

Recipe View 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)

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03 Step

Recipe View 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+)

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04 Step

Recipe View 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.

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05 Step

Recipe View 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.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 277 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Dante Gottlieb

    The vinaigrette is so simple but so flavorful. I'll be using it on other salads too!

  • Hadley Greenholt

    I added some grilled chicken to make it a complete meal. Delicious!

  • Kurt Mante

    This salad was a huge hit at our picnic! Everyone loved the fresh flavors.

  • Mazie Oconnell

    Easy to follow recipe and the salad tastes amazing! Thanks for sharing.

  • Destinee Steuber

    I made this for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Definitely a crowd-pleaser.

  • Abbie Rolfson

    My kids, who are usually picky eaters, loved this salad! I'll definitely be making it again.

  • Lenny Ledner

    I substituted gluten-free tortellini and it worked perfectly.

  • Amiya Oberbrunner

    I let it marinate overnight and the flavors were even better the next day!

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