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Monday, February 23, 2015

Greek-style Spinach And Tortellini Salad

Total Time: 4 hrs Preparation Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 (20 ounce) package fresh cheese tortellini
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic (no more than 1 teaspoon, or use garlic powder)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 -2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese (optional or to taste)
  • salt and black pepper
  • 1 lb fresh baby spinach leaves (washed and well dried)
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (or to taste)
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 5 -6 hard-boiled eggs (peeled and sliced or quartered)

Recipe

  • 1 cook the fresh tortellini in boiling salted water until just tender (about 3-4 minutes) drain and place in a large glass bowl.
  • 2 in another bowl combine the olive oil with lemon juice, red wine vinegar, parsley, oregano and parmesan cheese (if using) season with salt and black pepper to taste; pour over the cooked tortellini, toss to coat, cover and chill for 4-24 hours.
  • 3 before serving add in the fresh spinach, feta cheese and red onion slices; toss gently to coat.
  • 4 mound the salad on a plate and arrange the sliced or quartered egg around the salad.
  • 5 delicious!

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