Broccoli and Tortellini Salad

cookiedog's Note:

You can lighten this recipe up a little by using turkey bacon, & low-fat mayo. From allrecipes.com

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 6 slices bacon
• 20 ounces 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 seed
• 1 red onion , finely chopped

Directions:

1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
2. 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.
3. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar to make the dressing.
4. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, tortellini, bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion. Pour dressing over salad, and toss.

Reviews

[Penny G.]

Made this for a family picnic a few days ago. Lots of rave reviews. I left the onion out - picky eater pleaser. Doubled the recipe and used the precooked already crumbled bacon. Next time I will make just a bit more of the dressing. Will make again and again I am sure.

[Chef #851190]

We had a big crowd at my house this weekend and I wanted to make some type of a veggie salad to go with my ribs and potato salad, and this was it! Very tasty indeed! I loved the tortellini added, and with craisins substituting the raisins it was terrific!

[nemokitty]

I've made this before without the tortellini. But this is the only way I'll make this from now on. I used currants instead of raisins and didn't have sunflower seeds. It still turned out great! Will make again! Thanks.