Lunchbox Tortellini Salad

By lindybug

You can switch up the ingredients, depending on what you like...salami instead of turkey, mozzarella instead of feta etc.

Ingredients

• 1 (9-ounce) package fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• Coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 1/4 cups halved grape tomatoes
• 1/3 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
• 3 ounces smoked deli-shaved turkey breast, torn into bite-sized pieces
• 3 to 4 thin slices red onion
• 2 ounces crumbled ricotta salata or feta cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook tortellini in a large pot of salted, boiling water according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again. Transfer to a large bowl.
2. Whisk together oil, lemon juice, thyme, sugar and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over pasta; toss well. Add tomatoes, olives, turkey, onion, cheese and additional black pepper; toss well.