Greek Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 orange bell pepper, cut into bite size pieces
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into bite size pieces
• 1 Cucumber, cut into spears and then .5 inch pieces
• 8 ounce cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup sliced Kalamata olives, divided, divided
• 2 ounce feta cheese, crumbled
• 10-12 ounce tortellini
• 1/4 red onion (optional)

Greek Salad dressing

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (I used more)
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Directions

1. Cook tortellini. Drain and set aside.
2. Chop vegetables and set aside. Mince 1 Tablespoon of Kalamata olives for the dressing and set aside. Combine remaining salad ingredients.
3. In a pint size mason jar add salad dressing ingredients and minced olives. Be sure to crush oregano with your fingers as you are adding it to release the flavor. Shake mason jar until dressing is combined. Pour dressing over salad and gently toss.