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
- Cook the tortellini according to the package directions
- drain
- rinse with cold water
- and refrigerate until cool
- about 30 minutes.
- Place the bacon in a large
- deep skillet
- and cook over medium-high heat
- turning occasionally
- until evenly browned
- 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.
- Place the tortellini
- bacon
- broccoli
- grape tomatoes
- and green onions into a salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the ingredients
- 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