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Published: April 18, 2019 Last Modified: April 18, 2019 By Sara 17 Comments

Greek Tortellini Salad

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This Greek tortellini salad is a mix of cheese tortellini, cucumbers, olives, tomatoes and feta cheese, all tossed in a garlic and herb dressing. The perfect summer side dish or meatless main course!

I love a good pasta salad, especially in the warmer weather months. Some of my favorite salads for entertaining include orzo salad, pesto pasta salad and this fresh and colorful tortellini salad.

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Tortellini salad with cucumber, tomato, olives and feta cheese.

Pasta salad is a versatile side dish or main course that’s perfect for picnics, gatherings and potlucks. This Greek tortellini salad is a twist on the classic pasta salad and it’s totally delicious! Every time I bring it to an event it’s the first thing eaten.

How do you make tortellini salad?

This salad starts with fresh cheese tortellini, which are boiled until tender then rinsed with cold water. Rinsing the pasta helps to stop the cooking process and also prevents the noodles from sticking together. The tortellini is combined with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion and feta cheese. A simple homemade dressing goes over the top. Toss everything together and you’ll be ready to eat!

A bowl of cooked cheese tortellini.

Tips for tortellini salad

  • I prefer to use fresh cheese tortellini for this recipe, but frozen tortellini will also work just fine.
  • I like to use English cucumbers because they’re seedless. You can use standard cucumbers as well, just make sure you remove the seeds and peel first.
  • This salad can be made up to 8 hours before you plan to serve it.
  • I like to mince the red onion very finely so that you don’t get large pieces of onion in each bite.
  • I typically use a combination of fresh dill and parsley in this salad. Other great herbs to use include chives and basil.

Tortellini in a bowl topped with olives, tomatoes, cucumber and feta cheese.

Tortellini Salad variations

You can add a variety of ingredients to your salad to make it more of a hearty meal, or just to change up the flavors a bit.

  • Protein: Try adding cubed chicken, sliced salami or cooked shrimp to your salad.
  • Cheese: Swap out the feta for shaved parmesan or fresh mozzarella balls.
  • Veggies: You can add more veggies to the mix such as bell peppers, marinated artichoke hearts or spinach leaves.
  • Nuts: Pine nuts or sliced almonds add great crunch to this salad.

Salad dressing being poured over a bowl of tortellini and vegetables.

Can you eat tortellini cold?

You can absolutely eat tortellini cold, so long as it’s been cooked first before it’s cooled. A cold pasta salad such as this one is a great way to enjoy tortellini.

What is the difference between tortellini and ravioli?

Tortellini and ravioli are very similar in terms of the ingredients in the pasta and filling. The difference lies in the shape. Ravioli are typically square and consist of two sheets of pasta dough with filling in between. Tortellini is a single piece of dough folded around the filling. Both of them will work equally well in this salad.

A bowl of Greek tortellini salad with a serving spoon in it.

You can never have too many pasta salad recipes, and this one is a total winner. The tortellini add so much extra flavor over a traditional pasta salad. Serve this one up and watch the rave reviews come in!

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Tortellini salad with cucumber, tomato, olives and feta cheese.
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Tortellini Salad

This Greek tortellini salad is a mix of cheese tortellini, cucumbers, olives, tomatoes and feta cheese, all tossed in a garlic and herb dressing. The perfect summer side dish or meatless main course!
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 408kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

For the salad

  • 20 ounce package cheese tortellini
  • 1 1/2 cups cucumber quartered and sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 3/4 cup kalamata olives halved
  • 3/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup parsley leaves chopped
  • 1/4 cup dill chopped

For the dressing

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cool water.
  • Remove any excess water from the tortellini, then place in a large bowl with the cucumber, tomato, red onion, olives, feta cheese, parsley and dill.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the tortellini mixture then toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately, or cover and chill for up to 8 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 682mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 535IU | Vitamin C: 11.3mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 2.5mg
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    Comments

    1. Fran says

      June 22, 2020 at 10:50 am

      5 stars
      Wow! The flavors were delicious and all of the textures! Winner recipe, thanks

      Reply
    2. Libby Martinez says

      April 9, 2020 at 5:26 pm

      After making this salad and if there is leftovers can We freeze the leftovers?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        April 10, 2020 at 2:43 pm

        This is not a good candidate for the freezer!

        Reply
    3. Flo says

      February 17, 2020 at 4:14 pm

      5 stars
      I make this yummy pasta salad and serve it as a main course! Great for lunch the next day!

      Reply
    4. Lisa B says

      January 7, 2020 at 6:40 am

      5 stars
      I made this meal last night as part of a new effort to have “Meatless Mondays”. It was A-MAZ-ING! My pretty picky teenager ate two servings. I took the last serving for lunch. I made a few alterations just to add more veggies, I added a handful of baby spinach and omitted the parsley and dill. The dressing was absolutely delicious! This will definitely stay in our “Meatless Mondays” rotation.

      Reply
    5. Debbie Ferman says

      July 22, 2019 at 10:47 am

      5 stars
      Such a good salad! It’s a full meal and quick to make. I serve it with a crusty bread and it’s dinner! Leftovers are so good!

      Reply
    6. Jacque Hooper says

      April 28, 2019 at 1:49 pm

      5 stars
      What a great pasta salad for spring and summer! Perfect for parties or a picnic! Yum!

      Reply
    7. Amy Locurto says

      April 28, 2019 at 12:43 pm

      5 stars
      This Greek tortellini salad looks amazing!!!

      Reply
    8. Toni says

      April 28, 2019 at 10:12 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is SO delicious and packed with flavor! Perfect for al fresco summer dining.

      Reply
    9. lauren kelly says

      April 28, 2019 at 6:36 am

      5 stars
      This is one of my favorite summer salads to bring to parties! LOVE IT!

      Reply
    10. Natasha says

      April 27, 2019 at 5:46 pm

      I love the idea of using tortellinis instead of plain pasta! Can’t wait to give this a try at our next BBQ

      Reply
    11. Bee says

      April 22, 2019 at 7:51 am

      5 stars
      I call this Delicious!! I know it’s a salad but I could eat this as a meal!

      Reply
    12. Beth says

      April 19, 2019 at 10:57 pm

      5 stars
      Oh, this looks fabulous!! I love the colors and the flavors of this salad! I could eat this salad all summer long -YUM!

      Reply
    13. Beth Pierce says

      April 19, 2019 at 9:33 pm

      5 stars
      I have always been a fan of some great Mediterranean food and this is no exception! Love the balance of the feta cheese with the olives; yum!

      Reply
    14. Katie says

      April 19, 2019 at 9:28 pm

      5 stars
      Oh WOW, this is right up my alley!!! I adore Greek salads and tortellini… but it never occurred to me to put them together! Genius! I’m trying this next week for sure! 🙂

      Reply
    15. Deanne says

      April 19, 2019 at 9:01 pm

      5 stars
      I love all these flavors, it reminds me of a salad my mom used to make. yum!!!!

      Reply
    16. Adriana says

      April 19, 2019 at 8:53 pm

      5 stars
      What a great idea to use tortellini in a Greek salad I bet it is delicious. I need to make it soon at home. This would become a favorite I am sure.

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