Bring this tasty pasta salad to your next get together. It's easy and quick to make and best of all, it's delicious.
1 lb. cheese tortellini, fresh or dry
1 c. cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, diced
1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped
1/2 c. artichoke hearts from a jar or a can, drained, roughly chopped
1/2 c. kalamata olives, whole or sliced
1/2 c. crumbled feta cheese
1/3 c. packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
Greek Dressing:
1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
1/3 c. apple cider vinegar
1 T. minced garlic
1 t. dried oregano
1 t. dried basil
½ t. dried thyme
2 t. sugar
1 T. Dijon mustard
1/2 t. salt, or to taste
black pepper, to taste
juice from 1/2 lemon
Cook tortellini according to package directions, about 5-10 minutes.They are done when they float to the top. Drain; run cold water over them. Set them aside while coming to room temperature.
Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar; cover; shake well.
In a large bowl, combine cooked tortellini, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, artichoke hearts, olives, feta cheese and basil.
Pour in dressing; toss to combine.
Serve immediately OR cover and refrigerate up to 6 hours before serving.
10 servings.