Tortellini Bacon Broccoli Salad

Description

This is an excellent pasta salad that is great to make for the week ahead or to bring to potlucks! Make it — you won’t be disappointed. You may frown at the coleslaw dressing, but trust me, it’s amazing in this recipe! This recipe is highly requested when served.

Ingredients

  • 2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated three-cheese tortellini
  • 1 pound bacon
  • 4 cups chopped broccoli
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 cup bottled coleslaw dressing

Instructions

  1. Cook the tortellini according to the package directions
  2. drain
  3. rinse with cold water
  4. and refrigerate until cool
  5. about 30 minutes.
  6. Place the bacon in a large
  7. deep skillet
  8. and cook over medium-high heat
  9. turning occasionally
  10. until evenly browned
  11. about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Chop the bacon into 1/2-inch pieces while still a little warm.
  12. Place the tortellini
  13. bacon
  14. broccoli
  15. grape tomatoes
  16. and green onions into a salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the ingredients
  17. and toss lightly to coat. Chill in refrigerator before serving.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 10

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