Greek Tortellini Salad

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This Greek Tortellini Salad will be the star of all your potlucks and barbecues this summer. It is packed with flavor and so easy to make! 

Greek Tortellini Salad in a white bowl with a spoon, a red napkin, and a little bowl of olive oil.
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I love this Greek Tortellini Salad. Not only is it easy to make, but it is packed with fresh and delicious flavors. As with most pasta salads, letting this chill in the fridge for at least two hours before serving will boost the flavor even more. Sometimes I even make it the night before. You can also totally customize it by adding whatever toppings you want, and leaving out anything you’re not crazy about. Looking for a classic Greek salad? Try our Greek Salad recipe.

Greek tortellini salad topped with a mint leaf.


Ingredients in Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad

  • Tortellini – I like to buy the cheese tortellini from the refrigerated section. I think it tastes more fresh and the cheese is better than the frozen or dry kinds.
  • Greek Dressing – You could buy pre-made Greek Dressing for this tortellini salad, but it is so easy to make your own. This dressing is so yummy! It has olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, lemon juice, garlic powder, and dried oregano. I like to add lots of salt and pepper as well.
  • Topping Ideas (Use as many or as little as you want. Make it your own!) – grape or cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red peppers, Persian or English cucumbers, red onion, garbanzo beans or chickpeas, banana peppers, crumbled feta (the tomato basil flavored feta is especially good), artichoke hearts, and sliced grilled chicken for extra protein.
Tortellini salad with a little bowl of olive oil and a red napkin.

Frequently Asked Questions

What protein to eat with tortellini?

To add protein to this salad, mix in grilled chicken, shrimp, or extra chickpeas.

What is the dressing made of in a traditional Greek salad?

It has olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, lemon juice, garlic powder, and dried oregano. I like to add lots of salt and pepper as well.

How do I store leftovers?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

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Greek Tortellini Salad

5 from 5 votes
This Greek Tortellini Salad will be the star of all your potlucks and barbecues this summer. It is packed with flavor and so easy to make! 
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 10

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces tortellini I like to get the packages from the refrigerated section in the grocery store

For the Dressing

  • cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano plus more for sprinkling over the top
  • salt and pepper

Topping Ideas

Instructions

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cool water. Set aside.
  • While the pasta is cooking, mix together all the ingredients for the dressing. Whisk until combined.
  • In a large bowl, combine pasta, and any desired toppings.
  • Pour dressing over the top. Mix well and store in the fridge for at least 2 hours or until ready to serve.
  • When you are ready to serve, toss the salad with a dash of olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano.

Notes

  • Nutrition facts do not include toppings.
  • Let this salad chill in the fridge for at least two hours for maximum flavor. 
  • Add extra chickpeas for extra fiber and protein. 

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1gCalories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 198mgPotassium: 5mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 1mg

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Kelsey Crist

Kelsey lives in Washington with her husband, Alex, and two cats, Diana and Nova. Her happy place is in the kitchen listening to an audiobook and trying new recipes. When she's not in the kitchen you can find her hiking, shopping at Trader Joe's, or playing Animal Crossing. Her favorite food is pasta and Alex loves when she makes Homemade Oreos.

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  1. 5 stars
    I love Greek food and this dish is no exception. It came out perfect and was a hit in my house when I made it. Thanks for such a great recipe. I know I’ll be making this again 🙂

  2. 5 stars
    I love Greek flavors but haven’t thought to marry them with tortellini. This turned out really delicious! I’ll be doing this more often!

  3. 5 stars
    This salad recipe is a keeper! I made it today, and it turned out so delicious! I am used to making Italian salads missing Greek cuisine. Thanks for reminding me to dig deeper into its recipes. 🙂