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Broccoli and Tortellini Salad

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"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."
Broccoli and Tortellini Salad Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 423 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by TLBRAN 
I have made this dish over 3 dozen times (for catered events, family, parties, etc.) It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2005 by Foodie 
I love this salad, but I find the the dry tortellini (found on the shelf in the pasta aisle)... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2003 by X-NMAC 
Loved this! Be careful with the tortellini. I hadn't cooked with it before and it tended to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2008 by Mom2Be! 
Delish! Make sure to do these few things, and your salad will be Fabulous. 1.) Blanch... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2005 by TRACYCOOK 
Perfection!...I made this for a group of fifty people. Everyone gorged themselves on it and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by MARY DOMAZ 
Great recipe which was well received at a recent pot luck dinner. Per other reviews, I did... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2006 by Jen R. 
I bring this to every picnic, super bowl party, baby shower, etc. It is so so good. I always... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2004 by Shelly Ann 
At a large family gathering we were raiding the sweets for an evening snack and my cousin... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2005 by jayne 
Very tasty! Nice change from the traditional (boring) pasta salad. Recipe has been requested... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by DREGINEK 
WONDERFUL recipe! The tortellini is a nice change and easy to make!! I'll come home and have... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Broccoli and Tortellini Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 393

  • Total Fat: 22.3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg
  • Sodium: 342mg
  • Total Carbs: 41.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 11.5g

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