Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad - Creme De La Crumb

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

cheese tortellini pasta (either fresh, or dried - cooked according to package's instructions)

1 cup

cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2

red onion, diced

large cucumber, peeled and chopped

1/2 cup

canned artichoke hearts, roughly chopped

1/2 cup

kalamata olives (whole or sliced)

1/2 cup

crumbled feta cheese (I use reduced fat)

1/3 cup

packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped

GREEK DRESSING

1/2 cup

extra virgin olive oil

1/3 cup

apple cider vinegar

3 tsp

minced garlic

1 tsp

dried oregano

1 tsp

dried basil

1/2 tsp

dried thyme

2 tsp

sugar

1 tbsp

dijon mustard

1/2 tsp

salt, or to taste

black pepper,

juice of 1/2 lemon