From-scratch Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad
This Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad is straightforward and light with fresh vegetables. It’s the well-balanced summer side for grilling and potlucks.
Feta, Cucumber, and tomatoes are combined with tangy Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese. All tossed together in a creamy tzatziki sauce.
Why Greek Pasta Salad Recipe stays in the rotation
- Straightforward to cook – The entire recipe is a matter of cooking the tortellini and mixing up the ingredients. There’s no complicated steps.
- Fresh and light – Even with the creamy tzatziki and tortellini, this pasta salad is light and refreshing.
- Cook ahead/no reheating required – You can make this salad 3-4 days in advance and place it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve. It requires no reheating and is plain to have prepped.
- Well-balanced side dish – It makes an excellent potluck or side dish for grilling season.
Greek Tortellini Salad Ingredients
- English cucumber
- Cherry (or grape) tomatoes
- Red onion
- Feta cheese – we like to use fat free feta
- Kalamata olives
- Cheese filled tortellini
- Tzatziki sauce – from-scratch or store bought both work well
How to cook Creamy Tortellini Pasta Salad
Detailed instructions and measurements to make Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.
- Start by cooking your tortellini to al dente. Be sure not to over cook it.
- Once the tortellini is done cooking, drain it and run it under cold water to cool. Set aside.
- Add the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, onion, feta, olives, tortellini, and tzatziki sauce to a large bowl.
- Mix to combine. You can top with fresh dill if desired and enjoy!
Tortellini Greek Salad Variations
- You can add a variety of bell peppers or sweet mini peppers for extra crunch.
- If you can’t find English cucumbers, Persian cucumbers work well in this recipe too.
How to Serve Greek Tortellini Salad
This pasta salad makes an excellent side dish for Greek Grilled Chicken Skewers, Greek Turkey Burgers, and Marinated Grilled Chicken.
How to keep Greek Pasta Salad with Tortellini
This Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. We do not recommend freezing this pasta salad.
Greek Pasta Salad Recipe FAQs
If you want a little extra tang, you can add a splash of brine from the olives to your pasta salad when mixing it up.
If you decide to use a cucumber that isn’t English or Persian, be sure to peel it and scoop out the seeds.
It’s important to not overcook the tortellini. You only want to cook it until al dente. Otherwise it will become mushy and fall apart in the salad.
Prep 5 minutesCook 5 minutesTotal 10 minutesMakes 8 people
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber halved and sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 whole red onion chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1 cup kalamata olives
- 1 lb cheese filled tortellini
- 1 cup premade or homemade tzatziki
Method
- Start by cooking your tortellini to al dente. Be sure not to over cook it.
- Once the tortellini is done cooking, drain it and run it under cold water to cool. Set aside.
- Add the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, onion, feta, olives, tortellini, and tzatziki sauce to a large bowl. Mix to combine.
- You can top with fresh dill if desired and enjoy!
