Tortellini Picnic Salad Recipe

Tortellini Picnic Salad Recipe

  • 2 (9 ounce) packages cheese tortellini
  • 1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
  • 3 roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 (6 ounce) can black olives
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil, or as needed
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • salt to taste
  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until pasta floats to the surface, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  2. Mix tortellini, feta cheese, tomatoes, olives, walnuts, green onions, and garlic together in a large bowl.
  3. Whisk vinegar, olive oil, and basil together in a separate small bowl. Pour dressing over tortellini mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt. Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.