Description
Brighten your spring gatherings with this vibrant tortellini salad! Featuring tender cheese tortellini, crunchy veggies, and a zesty lemon dressing, this dish is a burst of freshness that’s perfect for picnics or brunch. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s sure to impress your guests while tantalizing their taste buds. Dive into the colors and flavors of spring with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (about 3–5 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and basil.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooled tortellini to the vegetable mixture. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg