Tortellini with Artichokes, Olives and Feta Cheese
A quick and easy, filling Mediterranean-inspired Italian tortellini salad. This easy pasta salad can be made a day in advance.
Ingredients
1 | pound |
tortellini
2 packages, up to 1 1/2 pounds total |
|
16 | ounces |
artichoke hearts
jarred, canned or frozen & thawed |
|
2 | medium |
carrots
sliced |
|
½ | cup |
black olives
pitted, ripe, sliced |
* |
½ | cup |
feta cheese
cubed |
|
½ | cup |
salad dressing, italian
|
Directions
Cook the tortellini pasta according to the package directions. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water until cool.
In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, artichoke hearts, carrots, olives and feta cheese in large bowl.
Add the Italian salad dressing; toss lightly.
Season to taste with fresh ground black pepper and garnish with parsley as desired.
Can be served immediately, or allow the flavors to mingle and refrigerate for 1 hour or even made the day before.
It is also easy to 1/2 this recipe for two main dish sized servings.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 155g (5.5 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 34336% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g
21%
Saturated Fat 5g
27%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 43mg
14%
Sodium 763mg
32%
Total Carbohydrate
14g
14%
Dietary Fiber 3g
14%
Sugars g
Protein
26g
Vitamin A 73%
•
Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 20%
•
Iron 10%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?