Best Mediterranean Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipes

ITALIAN TORTELLINI SALAD

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Bright, flavorful, & full of fresh veggies, this Italian Tortellini Salad is the perfect dish for a potluck or backyard BBQ!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

16 ounces cheese tortellini
1 cup Italian dressing (homemade or store-bought)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
¾ cup salami (diced)
⅓ cup red onion (diced)
½ red pepper (diced)
½ green pepper (diced)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (shredded)
1 tablespoon parsley

Steps:

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and cook tortellini according to package directions.
Cool completely by running under cold water.
Combine all ingredients and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 800 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GREEK TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD

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Quick and easy Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad with zesty Greek lemon dressing, fresh veggies, and hearty tortellini pasta will be your go-to potluck side dish.

Provided by Tiffany

Categories Salad Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 pound cheese tortellini pasta ((either fresh, or dried - cooked according to package's instructions))
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
½ red onion (diced)
1 large cucumber (peeled and chopped)
½ cup canned artichoke hearts (roughly chopped)
½ cup kalamata olives ((whole or sliced))
½ cup crumbled feta cheese ((I use reduced fat))
⅓ cup packed fresh basil leaves (finely chopped)
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon minced 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)
black pepper (to taste)
juice of ½ lemon

Steps:

Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar, cover and shake well.
In a large bowl combine tortellini, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, artichoke hearts, olives, feta cheese, and basil. Pour dressing over the top, then toss to combine.
Serve immediately OR cover and refrigerate up to 6 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 603 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD RECIPE

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This is one satisfying and flavor-packed cold pasta salad with crunchy veggies, fresh herbs, rustic old-world salami, tangy olives, and mozzarella. A zesty Italian dressing brings it all together.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories Salad

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

¾ lb pasta, ((I recommend fusilli or rotini pasta) )
Kosher salt
1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 bell pepper (any color, cored and chopped)
1 shallot (chopped)
1 cup marinated artichoke hearts (6 ounces)
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
6 pepperoncini, (chopped)
6 to 8 ounces salami, (sliced into bite size pieces )
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, (torn (or mozzarella cheese balls))
½ cup packed chopped fresh parsley
½ cup packed chopped fresh basil leaves
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, (minced)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and black pepper

Steps:

Cook the pasta in boiling water according to package instructions until the pasta is cooked to al dante (don't forget to salt your water). Drain
In a large bowl, mix the pasta with the tomatoes, chopped veggies, artichoke hearts, olives, pepperoncini, salami, mozzarella, and fresh herbs.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix the dressing ingredients together.
Pour the dressing over the pasta and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.3 kcal, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Cholesterol 26.9 mg, Sodium 748.4 mg, Fiber 2.7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEDITERRANEAN TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD

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A Mediterranean inspired tortellini pasta salad that is packed with vegetables and flavour!

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

8 ounces cheese tortellini (gluten free for gluten free)
1 cup tomato, sliced
1 cup cucumber, sliced
1 bell pepper, sliced
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1/4 cup kalamata olives
1/4 cup feta, crumbled
3 tablespoons lemon juice (~1 lemon) or red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 clove garlic, grated
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Cook the tortellini as directed on the package, drain and let cool.
Mix the tortellini, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, olives and feta and toss in the mixture of the lemon juice, oil, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Nutrition Facts Calories 215, Fat 11g (Saturated 3g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 21mg, Sodium 250mg, Carbs 22g (Fiber 1g, Sugars 2g), Protein 6g Nutrition by

MEDITERRANEAN TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD

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A hearty pasta salad that is a favorite among friends and family. A friend whom owns a restaurant actually added it to her menu!

Provided by Baseball Mom 5

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (19 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves (or 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach)
1 (6 ounce) can small black olives
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halfed
1/2 chopped red onion
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
5 ounces feta cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

Boil and rinse tortellini. Blanch spinach if using fresh. Defrost and drain spinach if using frozen.
Combine tortellini, spinach, olives, tomatoes, onion.
Mix oil and vinegar, then pour over salad mixture.
Add cheeses.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.9, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 64.9, Sodium 931.2, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.7, Protein 18.9

MEDITERRANEAN TORTELLINI SALAD

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One of my childhood friends moved to Italy 20 years ago. During a recent visit to see her, I enjoyed a scrumptious salad made with tortellini and fresh vegetables. I fell in love with the dish and have been trying to recreate ever since. How'd I do? -Kelly Mapes, Fort Collins, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
1 package (14 ounces) smoked turkey sausage, sliced
3/4 cup prepared pesto
2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
2 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup roasted sweet red peppers, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, sliced

Steps:

Cook tortellini according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir sausage over medium heat 6-7 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to a large bowl. , Drain tortellini; add to sausage. Stir in pesto. Add remaining ingredients; toss to combine. Serve warm or refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 981mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.