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Layered Spinach Salad

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"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (24)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

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.

Footnotes

  • 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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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2008 by Christine M   view full review
My new favorite buffet salad! This was so easy, beautiful and delicious. I had no scallions...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2008 by Jen Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This salad is so filling it is a meal in itself. I added 1/2 a rotisserie chicken, bacon bits...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by ACPHIFER   view full review
A beautiful addition to the holiday table.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2007 by CREAMRIDGEANGEL   view full review
Best salad I ever had! Wonderful for showers. For a baby shower, we added some raisins, grapes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2007 by BETHMCAFEE   view full review
Really nice for a luncheon. Great presentation and good taste. Thank you!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2011 by Prissz Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This has become my all-time favorite salad to make when we have company. Each of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2010 by LookwhatImade   view full review
Had this with the black bean and couscous salad and chili rubbed pork tenderloin with apricot...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2010 by OLDMOVIEADDICT   view full review
This was a simple and beautiful salad. I used purple onion, added a little bit of shredded...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2010 by HOLLYBELL   view full review
I have made this 3 times now and each time, everyone loves it. I make it exactly as stated in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2007 by Heather   view full review
This will be a new addition to summer salad collection. Just served to 12 family members for...

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