Lighter Greek-Inspired Tortellini Salad

This Lighter Greek-Inspired Tortellini Salad is everything you want in an easy, fresh pasta salad. It is bright, crisp, flavorful and satisfying without feeling heavy. Cheese tortellini gets tossed with crisp cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion and lots of fresh herbs, then coated in a homemade red wine vinaigrette with a touch of honey and oregano. It's the perfect make ahead side dish for summer gatherings, quick lunches, or busy weeknights when you want something simple but packed with Mediterranean inspired flavor.

Course side dish

Cuisine greek

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Servings

Calories 283kcal

Author Steph

Equipment

large pot
mixing bowl

Ingredients

20 oz cheese tortellini
3 c cucumbers chopped
2 c cherry tomatoes halved
1 c red onion chopped
¼ c fresh dill chopped
¼ c fresh parsley chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp honey
¼ c red wine vinegar
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp dried oregano
fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add tortellini to boiling water and boil for 5 minutes or until just tender, but not overly cooked. Set aside to cool.
In the meantime, halve the cherry tomatoes, chop the cucumber, red onion and herbs. Combine the vegetables and herbs with the tortellini in a large mixing bowl.
In a separate bowl, make the dressing: combine the olive oil, honey, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and oregano. Whisk to combine.
Pour the dressing over the tortellini and toss carefully. Season to taste.
Serve room temperature or cool.

Notes

WW Points:

Serving: 1 heaping cup

8WW Points

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