Fresh Grinder Tortellini Salad: Easy, Flavorful, and Refreshing
A light and refreshing salad made with fresh tortellini, perfect for warm days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh tortellini
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, basil, and feta cheese.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the salad for a few hours.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg