GREEK TORTELLINI SALAD

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Provided by mmjj_d

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-8 1/2 cup servings, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

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2 (16 ounce) packages frozen cheese tortellini
6 ounces black olives (drained, pitted and sliced) or 40 kalamata olives (drained, pitted and sliced)
4 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
1 green pepper, cut into thin strips
1 red pepper, cut into thin strips
1 yellow pepper, cut into thin strips
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon dried mint
1 teaspoon Greek oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons sherry wine
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

Mix all ingredients for the dressing together thoroughly and refrigerate for about an hour.
Make tortellini according to package directions, rinse in cold water until completely cooled then drain.
Add peppers, onions and olives to tortellini and toss.
Pour dressing over above mixture an mix well.
Add crumbled feta cheese right before you serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 757.3, Fat 36.5, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 81.3, Sodium 995.8, Carbohydrate 81, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 4.6, Protein 24.5