Description
This Fresh Grinder Tortellini Salad combines chewy tortellini with a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing. It’s a quick and easy dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- Fresh cheese tortellini
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Bell peppers
- Fresh spinach or arugula
- Feta cheese crumbles
- ¼ cup of olive oil
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Once done, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Prep the Veggies: While the tortellini is cooking, wash and chop the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumbers, and chop the bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of olive oil, the juice of one lemon, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, chopped vegetables, and greens. Drizzle the dressing over the top and gently toss everything together until well coated.
- Add Cheese: Gently fold in the feta cheese crumbles, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the salad.
- Chill and Serve: For the best flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: This salad is perfect for meal prep! You can make it a day in advance; just keep the dressing separate until you're ready to serve to maintain freshness. Consider adding cooked chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for more protein.