BROCCOLI AND CHEESE TORTELLINI SALAD

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"After tasting this wonderful side dish at a potluck, I had to have more, so I experimented with lightening it up," Tiffany Anderson-Taylor explains from Gulfport, Florida. "It ended up tasting as good as the original."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups broccoli florets
2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
Sugar substitute equivalent to 3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup unsalted sunflower kernels

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook broccoli in 6 cups boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately rinse in cold water. In the same pan, cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, tortellini, onion and raisins. Combine the mayonnaise, sugar substitute and vinegar; pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in bacon and sunflower kernels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Dominik Daysia
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Labli Aktar
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This salad is delicious! The dressing is light and flavorful, and the tortellini is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this salad again.


me fav
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover tortellini.


Sopnobaz Raj
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This salad was just okay. The dressing was a little bland and the tortellini was overcooked.


Sadam Baloch
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I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit. The dressing was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good salad.


Aurora Mallia
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add some chopped bell pepper or cucumber for extra flavor.


Sanii Mehsud
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's light and refreshing, perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


Awa Nyassi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tortellini. I also like to add some chopped walnuts or almonds for a little extra crunch.


Naseeha Naseeha
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add some cooked chicken or bacon to it for extra protein.


Zia Uddin Shuhag
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Broccoli and cheese tortellini salad - what a fantastic combination! I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the tortellini was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this salad again!