Fresh herbs and lemon juice give this cheese tortellini the refreshing flavor of summer. It is a wonderful dish for picnics. Ideas for variations: garbanzo beans, green peas, grated carrots, and/or broccoli flowerets.Ingredients | Feta Cheese Pasta Salad
16 ounces cheese-filled tortellini
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup black olives, pitted and sliced
½ cup vinegar
½ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash hot pepper sauce
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente.
In a jar, combine vinegar, olive oil, fresh herbs, lemon juice, garlic powder, and hot sauce. Seal, and shake until well mixed. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
In a large bowl combine, tortellini, peppers, onion, and olives. Pour lemon dressing over salad, and toss to coat pasta. Cover, and chill for at least four hours. Before serving, toss in feta and Parmesan.
Info | Feta Cheese Pasta Salad
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
TAG : Tortellini Salad I
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