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Greek tortellini salad

Greek tortellini salad

Preparation time 20 minutes

Total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

350 g 3 Formaggi Rainbow Tortellini (1 package)
150 mL (2/3 cup) olive oil
80 mL (1/3 cup) freshly squeezed lemon juice
15 mL (1 tbsp.) finely chopped fresh oregano
1 medium cucumber, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 medium red onion, diced
250 mL (1 cup) cherry tomatoes, halved
250 mL (1 cup) pitted Kalamata olives
125 mL (1/2 cup) crumbled feta cheese

Directions

This recipe is courtesy of Krinos and Olivieri.

Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Rinse with cold water and drain well. Set aside.
In the same saucepan, thoroughly combine olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano.
Add remaining ingredients and gently toss with cooked pasta.
Heat gently while stirring. Serve.

Chef’s secret

For a bolder taste, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Black olives are a great substitute for Kalamata olives.