BROCCOLI, TORTELLINI, AND BACON SALAD

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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.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (19 ounce) bags frozen cheese tortellini
4 cups broccoli florets
2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half (or whole grape tomatoes)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or 2 tablespoons green onions
1 cup coleslaw dressing
1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 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.

Bux Bucco
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I highly recommend this salad! It's delicious and easy to make.


OMEGA CHAD
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Nirjon Bosu
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I really enjoyed this salad.


mohammed barakat
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tortellini.


Emu Dogar
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I love the combination of broccoli, tortellini, and bacon in this salad.


Michael Boyles
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic.


Abiodun Abidemi
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I'm definitely going to be making this salad again!


Kenny Physman
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Atis Ria
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I highly recommend this salad for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


Toufiq sheikh Mahim
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The dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


DrosIntentions
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I'm not usually a fan of broccoli salad, but this one is really good!


Sarah Wardell
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Likhon Sadhu
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I added some chopped walnuts to the salad for extra crunch, and it was delicious!


Mohan Acharya
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover broccoli and tortellini.


Whsh Shsh
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great!


Mayajal Bangladesh
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The broccoli and tortellini were cooked perfectly, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor.


Ram bahadur Nepali
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about the combination of flavors and textures.