Tortellini and Broccoli Salad
There's salad of the lettuce and tomato variation and then there's palate-pleasing pasta offering. Prepared with bacon, broccoli, sunflower seeds and red onions, the tortellini-based dish is the perfect dish for just about any occasion no matter how big or small.
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 566 99/100 grams fresh cheese-filled tortellini
- 1/2 cup(s) mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup(s) white sugar
- 2 teaspoon(s) cider vinegar
- 3 heads fresh broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 cup(s) raisins
- 1 cup(s) sunflower seeds
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
Instructions
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet and 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 8-10 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 6662.13kcalCarbohydrates: 656gProtein: 170.73gFat: 204.21gSaturated Fat: 37.77gCholesterol: 431.39mgSodium: 11363.98mgFiber: 78.27gSugar: 244.47g
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