The Ultimate Mediterranean Pasta Salad Recipe - TKFoodie.com

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat while still providing creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with healthier fats.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Green olives are lower in calories and can be more affordable.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta made from lentils

Whole grain pasta adds fiber, while lentil pasta is high in protein.

Boil tortellini according to package instructions.

Add frozen artichoke hearts to the boiling tortellini for the last minute of cooking.

Drain the tortellini and artichokes, then drizzle with olive oil, salt, and black pepper; stir gently.

Add about a teaspoon of dried oregano to the mixture.

Incorporate roasted red peppers into the salad.

Add kalamata olives to the salad mixture.

Add fresh mint leaves to the salad, saving some for garnish.

Prepare the dressing by mixing olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and black pepper.

Pour dressing over the salad and mix well.

Crumble Israeli feta cheese over the top and give the salad a final mix.

Let the salad sit at room temperature before serving.

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