Healthy Grinder Tortellini Salad
A vibrant and nutritious salad featuring cheese tortellini and fresh vegetables, perfect for lunch, a side dish, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 piece bell pepper, diced Any color
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced Black or green olives
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled Optional
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- to taste Salt and pepper
Garnish
- to taste Fresh herbs (e.g., basil, parsley)
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
Combine Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, spinach, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
Make Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Combine Salad
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Add more dressing when serving leftovers to refresh flavors. Customize with your favorite vegetables.