This crave worthy crowd pleaser has been passed around to family and friends for years, and once you've tried it, it will be your go to for every summertime picnic and potluck to come. People ask for this recipe all the time, so thanks for sharing it Mom!
20ouncepackage of fresh refrigerated cheese filled tortellinilike Buitoni Three Cheese Tortellini
1/2cupextra virgin olive oil
1/4cuplemon juice
1/4cupred wine vinegar
2tablespoonsfresh parsleychopped
1teaspoondried oregano
1/2teaspoonsalt
1poundbaby spinach leaves
1cupfeta cheese broken into small chunks
1/2cupred onions sliced
6large hard boiled eggs peeled and quartered or sliced
Instructions
Bring 2 quarts of salted water to boil in a large pot over high heat. Add tortellini and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, parsley, oregano, and salt. Add to cooked tortellini and mix thoroughly to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or up to 1 day, stirring occasionally.
Add spinach, feta cheese and onions just before serving and toss gently. Mound salad on a platter and arrange egg quarters or slices over the top.
Sometimes I make an extra batch of the dressing and serve it on the side. The pasta tends to soak it up pretty quickly. Besides it's just a delicious vinaigrette to serve with all sorts of other salads too.