Summer Tortellini Salad With Bacon Food

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.

CREAMY TORTELLINI SALAD WITH CHICKEN, BACON, AND RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes. Run tortellini under cold water and drain. Store in the refrigerator until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
• Stir ranch dressing and milk together in a large bowl. Add chilled pasta, cooked chicken, mozzarella, bacon, green onions, and parsley.
• Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

SPINACH TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the tortellini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions (about 5 to 7 minutes). Drain and rinse in cold water.
• Transfer the pasta to a large bowl. Add the rest of the salad ingredients and toss gently.
• In a small bowl, combine the garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, and herbs. Add a big pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Whisk to combine.
• Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss to combine.
• For best flavor, allow the salad to rest for 30 minutes or so for the flavors to meld before serving. Transfer to a platter and serve.

TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the tortellini according to package instructions, drain in a colander set in the sink, and rinse with cold water.
• Place the tortellini, pepperoni, green onions, olives, artichoke hearts, and mozzarella cheese in a large salad bowl.
• Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, white vinegar, Italian seasonings, and salt and pepper in a bowl, and pour over the salad ingredients. Gently stir to combine, and refrigerate to chill before serving. For even better flavor, let chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

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.

SUMMER TORTELLINI SALAD WITH BACON

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts unsalted water to boil; add tortellini, bring back to a boil, and cook according to pkg directions until just tender, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place bacon on microwave-safe plate lined w/ a paper towel; then cover the bacon w/ another paper towel. Nuke on high for 1-2 mins, until crisp. Remove bacon from microwave and coarsely chop; set aside.
• Slice grape tomatoes in half and place in a large serving bowl. Seed and dice the bell peppers and add to bowl. Rinse and thinly slice green onions, using all the whites and enough of the green tops to make 1/2 cup. Add onions to bowl.
• When tortellini is cooked, drain in colander and rinse under cold tap water. Shake colander to remove as much water as possible. Allow to drain while making the vinaigrette.
• Toss the well-drained tortellini w/ the vegetables in bowl. Add 1/2 cup of dressing to bowl and toss until well coated.
• Serve at once, topping salad w/ bacon.
• OR refrigerate (without bacon) until ready to serve, up to 4 hours. Bring back to room temp and top w/ bacon before serving.
• NOTE: The three different colors of peppers make this salad beautiful but you can use one or two color.
• Quickie Dijon Vinaigrette.
• Place all ingredients in small jar and shake well to combine.
• Store at room temp for up to 10 days.