Tortellini and Broccoli Salad
There's salad of the lettuce and tomato variation and then there's palate-pleasing pasta offering. Prepared with bacon, broccoli, sunflower seeds and red onions, the tortellini-based dish is the perfect dish for just about any occasion no matter how big or small.
Ingredients
For 12 people
- 6 slices bacon
- 566 3/4 grams fresh cheese-filled tortellini
- 1/2 cup(s) mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup(s) white sugar
- 2 teaspoon(s) cider vinegar
- 3 heads fresh broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 cup(s) raisins
- 1 cup(s) sunflower seeds
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in boiling water for 8-10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar to make the dressing. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, tortellini, bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion. Pour dressing over salad, and toss.
Nutrition facts
- Kcal: 555.18 kcal
- Fibers (g): 6.52g
- Sodium (mg): 947mg
- Carbs: 54.67g
- Fat: 17.02g
- Saturated fat (g): 3.15g
- Proteins: 14.23g