Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Recipe: Greek Tortellini Salad

Chop, chop, chop your way to a delicious dish perfect for summer.


Ingredients

1 (20 oz.) package refrigerated cheese tortellini (We like Buitoni Mixed Cheese Tortellini.)
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced
1 large cucumber, chopped
1 cup kalamata olives, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

For the Dressing

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to the package directions. Drain the tortellini and rinse with cold water. Place the tortellini in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion and feta cheese. Then add the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir until salad is well coated. Serve immediately or place in the refrigerator. (Note: This salad will keep in the fridge for up to three days.)

Enjoy!