Mediterranean•quick
Tortellini Pasta Salad Mediterranean Style
Ready in 30 minutes, this tortellini pasta salad with a Mediterranean twist is the perfect side dish for any potluck or a quick lunch.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 20 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 1/2 cup kalamata olives (pittled and halved)
- 14 oz artichoke hearts (canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup red onion (diced)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin)
- 1 lemon (juice of )
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- 1
Cook cheese tortellini according to the packaging. Set aside and let cool completely. (This step can be done ahead of time)
- 2
In a large bowl, mix tortellini. kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, campari tomatoes and red onion. Set aside.
- 3
In another bowl, mix all the vinaigrette ingredients and pour it over the tortellini pasta salad.
- 4
Stir well so all the ingredients are smothered with the vinaigrette.
- 5
Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- 6
Sprinkle chopped parsley and parmesan cheese on top right before serving.