GREEK-STYLE SPINACH AND TORTELLINI SALAD

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This is a filling salad as is but you can add in some cooked chicken breast strips if desired. Also I like to add in a few tablespoons of Parmesan cheese to the dressing but that is optional. Plan ahead the tortellini needs to chill with the dressing for a minimum of 4 hours or up to 24 hours. Do not use more than 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic or it will overpower the salad, or you can omit the garlic totally.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 4h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (20 ounce) package fresh cheese tortellini
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic (no more than 1 teaspoon, or use garlic powder)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 -2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese (optional or to taste)
salt and black pepper
1 lb fresh baby spinach leaves (washed and well dried)
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (or to taste)
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
5 -6 hard-boiled eggs (peeled and sliced or quartered)

Steps:

  • Cook the fresh tortellini in boiling salted water until just tender (about 3-4 minutes) drain and place in a large glass bowl.
  • In another bowl combine the olive oil with lemon juice, red wine vinegar, parsley, oregano and Parmesan cheese (if using) season with salt and black pepper to taste; pour over the cooked tortellini, toss to coat, cover and chill for 4-24 hours.
  • Before serving add in the fresh spinach, feta cheese and red onion slices; toss gently to coat.
  • Mound the salad on a plate and arrange the sliced or quartered egg around the salad.
  • Delicious!

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