Festive and full of flavor, suddenly pasta salad caesar makes a rich and satisfying side dish or zesty entree in minutes.
Recipe Summary Broccoli And Tortellini Salad
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.Ingredients | Caesar Pasta Salad Box
6 slices bacon
20 ounces fresh cheese-filled tortellini
Ā½ cup mayonnaise
Ā½ 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
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
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.
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar to make the dressing.
In a large bowl, combine broccoli, tortellini, bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion. Pour dressing over salad, and toss.
Info | Caesar Pasta Salad Box
prep:
10 mins
cook:
20 mins
total:
30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
