Broccoli, Tortellini, and Bacon Salad

"A filling and delicious main dish salad. I have used turkey bacon and low-fat dressing to lighten it up. Chill time is 1-2 hours."
 
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photo by NewEnglandCook photo by NewEnglandCook
Ready In:
35mins
Ingredients:
8
Serves:
9
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ingredients

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directions

  • Prepare the tortellini according to package directions; rinse with cold water; drain.
  • In a large bowl, mix the tortellini, broccoli, tomatoes, chives, and dressing.
  • Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours.
  • Right before ready to serve, add bacon and sunflower seeds; gently stir to combine.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve cold.

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Reviews

  1. I subbed red onion for the chives or green onion and upped the amount of dressing. Still, the salad was a little dry. I think it was just the nature of the tortellini. However, I don't really know how to correct the matter. More dressing would just sit on the outside of the pasta...it was the cheese filling that was too dry. My guests just didn't eat this. I love tortellini, but have decided not in cold salads. This salad would be excellent with spiral pasta (or any shape) and some raisins....however, that would be another recipe entirely...
     
  2. Wonderful summer salad! The taste is fantastic and I love the cheese tortellini! Plus, how can you go wrong with bacon? Yum!
     
  3. what a yummy salad. Made it for a grad party and it was really good. Will make this again.
     
  4. A good and simple recipe. I added some roasted corn, as well as black pepper. I left the bacon to the side as some were vegetarians.
     
  5. Loved how easy this was to put together. Took it to a potluck and it went over well. I was happy to bring some home to have with next nights dinner. Delicious. :)
     
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Tweaks

  1. I served this at an office potluck, everyone loved it & requested the recipe! I subbed red onions for the green & added dried cranberrys. Very Tasty & easy to make!
     
  2. I subbed red onion for the chives or green onion and upped the amount of dressing. Still, the salad was a little dry. I think it was just the nature of the tortellini. However, I don't really know how to correct the matter. More dressing would just sit on the outside of the pasta...it was the cheese filling that was too dry. My guests just didn't eat this. I love tortellini, but have decided not in cold salads. This salad would be excellent with spiral pasta (or any shape) and some raisins....however, that would be another recipe entirely...
     

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