Broccoli and Tortellini Salad Recipe
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Broccoli and Tortellini Salad

By: AFMC 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (451)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 20 ounces fresh cheese-filled tortellini
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 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

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 393 | Total Fat: 22.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2005 by Foodie   view full review
I love this salad, but I find the the dry tortellini (found on the shelf in the pasta aisle)...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by TLBRAN   view full review
I have made this dish over 3 dozen times (for catered events, family, parties, etc.) It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2003 by X-NMAC   view full review
Loved this! Be careful with the tortellini. I hadn't cooked with it before and it tended to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2008 by Mom2Be!   view full review
Delish! Make sure to do these few things, and your salad will be Fabulous. 1.) Blanch...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2005 by TRACYCOOK   view full review
Perfection!...I made this for a group of fifty people. Everyone gorged themselves on it and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2006 by Jen R.   view full review
I bring this to every picnic, super bowl party, baby shower, etc. It is so so good. I always...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by MARY DOMAZ   view full review
Great recipe which was well received at a recent pot luck dinner. Per other reviews, I did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2005 by jayne   view full review
Very tasty! Nice change from the traditional (boring) pasta salad. Recipe has been requested...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2004 by Shelly Ann   view full review
At a large family gathering we were raiding the sweets for an evening snack and my cousin...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by DREGINEK   view full review
WONDERFUL recipe! The tortellini is a nice change and easy to make!! I'll come home and have...

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