Broccoli and Tortellini Salad
Salad Vegetable Salads Broccoli 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.
Servings per recipe: 12
Calories per serving: 322
Preparation time: 10m
Total cooking time: 30m
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.
Nutrion facts:
Total Fat | 16.1g | 25% |
Saturated Fat | 4.0g | |
Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
Sodium | 341mg | 14% |
Potassium | 372mg | 10% |
Total Carbohydrates | 38.7g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber | 4g | 16% |
Protein | 9g | 18% |
Sugars | 18g | |
Vitamin A | 535IU | |
Vitamin C | 68mg | |
Calcium | 100mg | |
Iron | 1mg | |
Thiamin | 0mg | |
Niacin | 2mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0mg | |
Magnesium | 22mg | |
Folate | 50mcg |