Greek Tortillini Salad

Ingredients:

1 (20 Ounce) Package of refrigerated Cheese Tortillini
1 1/2 Cups Grape Tomatoes chopped in half
1 Large Cucumber, chopped
1 Cup Kalamata Olives, pit removed and chopped
1/2 red onion chopped
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Dressing:

1/4 Cup extra virgin olive oil
3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and Pepper to taste

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain the tortellini and rinse with cold water. 
Place the tortellini in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, red onion, and feta cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. 
Pour the dressing over the salad and mix gently until well coated. Serve immediately or chill in fridge for later.  *Salad will keep for 3 days-if it lasts that long!  Ha ha!

Another favorite pasta salad we have  brought to potlucks this summer and it does make a lot so there are leftovers for the next day. I was always snacking on it through the day. I also added a little more feta because who doesn't love feta? Enjoy!

Deli style Macaroni Salad

3 Cups uncooked macaroni
1 Cup Frozen Peas and Carrots
1 Small Onion Diced
6-8 Strips Bacon, Cooked and Diced
1 1oz. Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing seasoning packet
1 1/2 Cups Miracle Whip
1 1/2 Cups Mayonnaise
1 8oz. Block Cheddar Cheese, chopped

Cook Macaroni according to package directions. 5 minutes into the boiling process, add frozen peas and carrots. Continue boiling until macaroni is done. Drain. Rinse macaroni and veggies with cold water a few times. Meanwhile in a large bowl, mix onion, bacon, ranch seasoning, Miracle whip and mayonnaise until well blended. Add the macaroni peas & carrots and cheese. Refrigerate before serving.  Enjoy!


This is so good and quick and easy! I love recipes that I need to make quickly to a friends house and the ingredients that I most likely have on hand anyway. I even use Baco's (precooked bacon salad topping) in replace of cooking bacon to make it even faster.  It also makes a lot for leftovers to take to lunch for work! Yum!