Broccoli and Tortellini Salad

Broccoli keeps very good company in this wonderful salad. There's fresh cheese tortellini, bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds, broccoli florets, red onion, and a sweet and sour mayonnaise dressing tossed in for good measure.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 322 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup sunflower seeds
• 6 slices bacon
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 3 heads fresh broccoli, cut into florets
• 20 ounces fresh cheese-filled tortellini
• 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 1 red onion, finely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.

Step 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.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar to make the dressing.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine broccoli, tortellini, bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion. Pour dressing over salad, and toss.