Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat feta

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and more affordable.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Black olives are often less expensive and milder in flavor.

tortellini

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortellini

💰Cheaper: pasta

Regular pasta is a budget-friendly alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a less expensive cooking oil.

Boil 1 pound of fresh cheese filled tortellini according to package directions for about 6 to 8 minutes.

Drain the tortellini and run it under cold water to stop the cooking process and let it cool completely.

Slice grape tomatoes in half.

Chop cucumbers into one-inch pieces.

Chop red and green bell peppers into one-inch pieces.

Use 1/3 cup of red onion, chopped, so it doesn't overpower the salad.

In a large bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, halved tomatoes, chopped cucumbers, chopped bell peppers, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped red onion.

Pour approximately 1 cup of Greek salad dressing over the mixture.

Toss all the ingredients together to combine.

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