Broccoli and Tortellini Salad recipe

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Ingredients

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

Nutrition Info

322.4 calories
carbohydrate: 38.7 g
cholesterol: 20.3 mg
fat: 16.1 g
fiber: 4 g
protein: 9 g
saturatedFat: 4.1 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 341 mg
sugar: 17.6 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

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.

Recipe Yield

12 servings

Recipe Note

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.

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