Lemony Tortellini Bacon Salad Food

LEMONY TORTELLINI-SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Combine ingredients.
• Refrigerate 30 min.

TORTELLINI BACON BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the tortellini according to the package directions, drain, rinse with cold water, and refrigerate until cool, about 30 minutes.
• Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Chop the bacon into 1/2-inch pieces while still a little warm.
• Place the tortellini, bacon, broccoli, grape tomatoes, and green onions into a salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the ingredients, and toss lightly to coat. Chill in refrigerator before serving.

LEMONY TORTELLINI BACON SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano and salt. , Drain tortellini and broccoli; gently rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat. Serve over salad greens; sprinkle with bacon.

TORTELLINI WITH PEAS AND BACON

Steps:

• Boil tortellini.
• While pasta is cooking, fry bacon till crispy.
• Remove bacon and drain bacon grease from pan except for one tablespoon.
• Cook onion in bacon grease till golden brown.
• Pour in heavy cream and cook till slightly thickened.
• Add cooked pasta,cheese ,peas and crumble in bacon.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Heat one minute and serve.
• Sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese if desired.

BROCCOLI, TORTELLINI, AND BACON SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the tortellini according to package directions; rinse with cold water; drain.
• In a large bowl, mix the tortellini, broccoli, tomatoes, chives, and dressing.
• Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours.
• Right before ready to serve, add bacon and sunflower seeds; gently stir to combine.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve cold.

EASY BACON CARBONARA TORTELLINI

Steps:

• In a large skillet combine the cream and parsley and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the sauce is slightly thickened and stir in the parmesan cheese. Stir the sauce until the cheese is melted.
• Add the cooked tortellini, peas, and bacon and continue to simmer for 3-4 minutes longer or until the peas and tortellini are warmed through.
• Stir the lemon juice, black pepper and salt into the pan and serve.

LEMONY TORTELLINI BACON SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano and salt.
• Drain tortellini and broccoli; gently rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat. Serve over salad greens; sprinkle with bacon.
• Yield: 4 servings.
• Nutritional Facts
• cup salad with 2 cups greens equals 484 calories, 40 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 32 mg cholesterol, 693 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 11 g protein.