Packed with flavor & a zesty italian style this fresh, easy pasta salad recipe comes together in under 30 minutes!
Broccoli And Tortellini Salad
Throw in fresh summer greens, grilled chicken or fish, canned tuna and olives or leftover roast vegies for a great side.
Recipe Summary Broccoli And Tortellini Salad
Crisp, fresh broccoli and cheese tortellini with a creamy dressing are the basis of this salad. Raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion dress it up. This recipe is most requested at potlucks.Ingredients | Pasta Salad Ideas
6 slices bacon
20 ounces fresh cheese-filled tortellini
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
3 heads fresh broccoli, cut into florets
1 cup raisins
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 red onion, finely chopped
Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water.
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar to make the dressing.
In a large bowl, combine broccoli, tortellini, bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion. Pour dressing over salad, and toss.
Info | Pasta Salad Ideas
prep:
10 mins
cook:
20 mins
total:
30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
Pasta Salad Ideas / The ingredients are simple and flexible, so you can make this when you are inundated by summer produce or you can adapt to what's in season in the fall and winter.
