GREEK-STYLE SPINACH AND EGG TORTELLINI SALAD

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I have made this many times to serve to guests in the summer season, it is delicious! You can adjust all amounts to taste and double the recipe to serve more than six. Plan ahead the tortellini needs to chill in the dressing for a minumum of 4 hours or up to 24 hours. Don't be tempted to use more than 1 teaspoon (or less) of fresh garlic, or the garlic flavor will overpower the salad, you can use garlic powder in place of fresh, if you are not a garlic-lover then omit completely, this dressing is good even without the garlic! If you want to serve more dressing on the side, then prepare two separate dressings and use one to marinate the tortellini in and one to serve on the side.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Spinach

Time 4h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (20 ounce) package fresh cheese-filled tortellini
1 lb baby spinach leaves
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 small red onion, sliced
cherry tomatoes (can cut in half if desired)
6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
salt and pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic (no more than 1 teaspoon!) (optional)
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1 pinch sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook the tortellini in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender (about 4-5 minutes) drain and rinse under cold water; place in a large glass bowl.
  • In a bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, parsley, oregano, garlic, salt and Parmesan cheese (add in a small amount of sugar if desired and season with black pepper to taste).
  • Pour the dressing over the tortellini; toss to combine; cover and chill for 4-24 hours.
  • To prepare the salad; add in spinach leaves, feta cheese, onions slices and cherry tomatoes; toss gently to combine with the tortellini/dressing mixture.
  • Season with more salt and pepper if desired.
  • Mound on a large serving platter or plate, and arrange the egg quarters around the edge.
  • Delicious!

Elias Alnour
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


ixMarnes
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This salad is perfect for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Vaughn Gragg
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I'm not a big fan of tortellini, but I thought this salad was still really good. The spinach and dressing were amazing.


Waiswa Eric
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This salad is a great make-ahead option. You can make it the night before and it will still be delicious the next day.


Ramzan Rafiq
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Tanya Love
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach and eggs. It's also a great option for a quick and easy lunch.


Willis Brown
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my salad didn't turn out very well. The dressing was too thick and the tortellini was overcooked.


Dwayne Boone
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Lalal Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and my salad turned out great. The dressing was perfect and the tortellini was cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Rupak Dass
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This salad was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better with a more flavorful dressing.


Sazzad Hossien
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The spinach and eggs are a great base, and the dressing adds a nice tang. I also appreciate that this salad is relatively healthy.


Mehar Khan
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This salad was so easy to make and it tasted delicious. I used a store-bought tortellini and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


ahsan qasim maka
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing was light and tangy, and the spinach was perfectly wilted. I'll definitely be making this again.


Nathalia Garza
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This Greek-style tortellini salad was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors were amazing and the colors were so vibrant. I'll definitely be making this again.