When the thoughts of summer come a knockin’, it is time to open the door and welcome back all the salad recipes! Greekly Yours Salad adds the perfect flare to your summer salad menu. Cheesy tortellini take charge of this salad, mixed with some plump grape tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, ripe Kalamata olives, robust red onions, and savory feta cheese. All tossed together with a perfectly seasoned dressing, each yummy ingredient plays a tasty role in making this a fantastic addition to your summer potluck spread. Greekly Yours Salad brings all the things you love about a “takeout” type of salad and lets you enjoy them whenever you like, in a fresher way. With no delivery drivers begging for a tip at your door, you can say hello to summer with a smile!
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 large cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 3/4 cup feta, crumbled
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –In a large pot of salted water, cook the tortellini to al dente, according to the package directions.
Step 2 –Drain the tortellini and rinse with cold water.
Step 3 –In a large bowl, add the cooked tortellini, the tomatoes, the cucumber, the olives, the red onion, and the feta.
Step 4 –In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, the red wine vinegar, the garlic, the oregano, the salt, and the pepper together.
Step 5 –Pour the dressing over the tortellini mixture and stir until it is well-coated.
Step 6 –Serve immediately.
