If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll know I’m all about healthy and easy recipes that taste delicious. With school starting around the corner, remote learning set for us and as new Kindergarten parents, I’m trying to stay ahead of the game and put together meals that take less than 30 minutes so I can focus on my family.
When Taste Republic and I partnered together to create some delicious recipes with their fresh, gluten free pastas, I knew I was going to hit the spot with all of my cooking goals (it took me about 20 minutes to make this one – also because I kept having to add ingredients that were “disappearing”). I have been having so much fun trying out all the different ones that they have and their 4 cheese tortellini is one of my favorites!
The tortellinis are so delicious, light, and filling. You can taste how fresh they are and they cook in just 5 minutes! I did add a few twists to this salad which take it to a whole new level.
Here’s what you need to make this Greek Tortellini Salad:
Cheese Tortellini – fresh gluten free tortellini made by Taste Republic works so well with this recipe but if you don’t have access, you can use any fresh or frozen tortellini.
Grape or Cherry Tomatoes
Cucumbers
Olives
Chickpeas
Avocados
Fresh Basil – yep, this takes the flavor up to a whole other level
Feta Cheese
Greek Salad Dressing – I added quite a few seasonings and some red chili flakes to mine to give it an additional layer of flavor
If you have little helpers in the kitchen like I do who eat most of my ingredients as I’m cooking (they call it quality control), then I suggest increasing the quantity. I’ve lost pretty much every single veggie in this salad to my little munchkins and it makes my heart full that they love eating this salad as much as I do.
This Greek Tortellini Salad is great to eat right away or even if you refrigerate it and have it at a later time. It can keep in the fridge for up to 2 days, but if you are planning on eating it later, I recommend adding the feta right before you are ready to eat it.
A perfect salad for the summer, you can make this for about any event! Serve it for lunch or dinner, take it on a picnic, as a side for a barbecue, or even some backyard camping!
Check out Taste Republic for a store near you to enjoy their amazing fresh, gluten free pastas.
From our kitchen to yours, I hope you enjoy this delicious salad!
Greek Tortellini Salad
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 9 oz package Taste Republic GF Tortellini
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 1 c cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 c cucumbers, diced
- 1 c basil leaves, sliced
- 1 c olives, sliced
- 1 14 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 c crumbled feta
For the dressing:
- 1/4 c Avocado Oil
- 3 Tbsp White Wine Vinegar
- 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 Tbsp Honey
- 1/2 tsp stone ground dijon mustard
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp dried oregano
- 3/4 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 Tbsp red chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
For the Salad:
- Boil the Tortellini according to package instructions. drain and let cool while you assemble the rest of the ingredients.
- In a large bowl, add all the veggies together.
- Add in the tortellini and feta.
For the dressing:
- Combine all the ingredients in a jar with a tight lid. Shake vigorously for 1-2 minutes to combine and emulsify all of the ingredients.
To assemble:
- Pour dressing over Salad and toss to combine all the ingredients.
Another BIG hit Bit of spice!!!! 4 happy campers in this family. So easy and the dressing…the BEST part! my kids tried two new things too so I am a proud Mama- cucumbers and chickpeas! High five on this meal!!!! Thank you!
Making this tonight and I can’t wait!!!!
This is such a nice and healthy meal! The dressing is amazing and the pasta is on point. I’m planning to use the dressing on other salads as well.