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Layered Spinach Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Lori Cumberledge

"When this dish goes on a buffet, it's a real eye-catcher with its colorful layers. People enjoy the unique addition of cheese tortellini. This salad always goes fast! -Lori Cumberledge, Pasadena, Maryland"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 11 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  15 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 6 cups torn fresh spinach
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle Ranch salad dressing
  • 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside. In a large glass bowl, layer cabbage, spinach, tortellini, tomatoes and onions. Pour dressing over top; sprinkle with bacon if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutritional Analysis: One 1-cup serving (prepared with low-fat salad dressing and without bacon) equals 159 calories, 8 g fat (0 saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 350 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2008 by Christine M
My new favorite buffet salad! This was so easy, beautiful and delicious. I had no scallions... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2007 by BETHMCAFEE
Really nice for a luncheon. Great presentation and good taste. Thank you! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2007 by CREAMRIDGEANGEL
Best salad I ever had! Wonderful for showers. For a baby shower, we added some raisins, grapes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2007 by Heather
This will be a new addition to summer salad collection. Just served to 12 family members for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2007 by Sandimander
Nice change of pace from 7 Layer Salad. With the tortellini added it is a meal in itself. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2008 by AIRWRECKA
The whole family loved it. We used it as a one-dish meal for dinner. I doubled the recipe and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2008 by UpdeGal
I made this for a neighborhood block party. It was such a hit! Everyone was raving and asking... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2008 by Dilnavaz
Tasty salad. However, I didn't use 6 cups of spinach as that seemed a bit excessive. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2008 by tizzylizz
Thought this was good, at least something a bit different to take to the pot luck. I made the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2008 by Jen
This salad is so filling it is a meal in itself. I added 1/2 a rotisserie chicken, bacon bits... MORE