Mediterranean Tortellini Pasta Salad
This pasta salad is absolutely bursting with flavor! The combination of the crunchy veggies and the soft, creamy tortellini pasta is to die for! It can easily be thrown together in just under 20 minutes and served immediately. I hope you enjoy!
Mediterranean Tortellini Pasta Salad
This pasta salad is absolutely bursting with flavor! The combination of the crunchy veggies and the soft, creamy tortellini pasta is to die for! It can easily be thrown together in just under 20 minutes and served immediately. I hope you enjoy!
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients:
- 19 oz of Cheese Tortellini
- ¼ Cup of Toasted Pine Nuts
- 6 inches of an English Cucumber Chopped
- ½ Cup Roasted Tomatoes Chopped*
- ½ Cup Artichoke Hearts Chopped*
- 1/3 Cup Crumbled Feta Cheese I use the sundried tomato and basil flavored
- 1/3 Cup julienned basil leaves
- Optional: 1/3 cup sliced olives*
Dressing Ingredients:
- ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ⅓ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 3 fresh Cloves of Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
- ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- ½ teaspoon Salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper or to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 F;
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Lay pine nuts on a baking pan and bake for 7 minutes until just lightly golden;
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Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions;
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Once the tortellini is done cooking, strain and rinse with cold water. Put the pasta into the fridge while chopping the rest of the ingredients and preparing the dressing;
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Combine all dressing ingredients in a food processor (with blade attachment) or high power blender. Blend until olive and vinegar has emulsified. Set aside;
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Combine the chilled tortellini, chopped vegetables, basil, feta, and cooled pine nuts in a large bowl and then top with dressing. Toss until well combined;
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Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes
*HELPFUL TIP: I was able to buy these items at the Antipasto Bar at my local grocery store which was super convenient and price effective because I was able to buy exactly how much I wanted
My friends and I loved this recipe. The dressing was great.