Greek Pasta Salad

10 minutes Prep Time
8 minutes Cook Time
8 Servings

A cold pasta salad made with Greek flavors including kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, feta, oregano, and Tuttorosso Diced Tomatoes. This no-mayo salad is great for taking to potlucks, picnics or backyard barbecues.

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package three cheese tortellini, dried and smaller size
  • 1 (28 ounce) can Tuttorosso® Diced Tomatoes, drained and lightly rinsed or 2 (14.5 ounce) cans Tuttorosso Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 medium to large cucumber diced or 2 small zucchinis diced
  • 1 1/2 cups Kalamata olives, pitted and quartered or halved
  • 1/2 medium red onion, finely diced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and rough chopped
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced fine or 1 teaspoon garlic puree
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step one

Prepare pasta according to package directions, drain well and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.

Step two

In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, onion, artichokes, and feta cheese. Toss gently to combine.

Step three

In a small bowl or mason jar, combine the dressing ingredients. Whisk or shake the jar to blend and slightly emulsify the dressing. Pour the dressing directly over the pasta mixture. Gently toss and stir to combine and coat the salad.

Step four

Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. This pasta salad can be made up to 3 days before serving.