Best Broccoli Tortellini Salad Recipes

BROCCOLI AND TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. 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 to 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.

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.

TORTELLINI, BROCCOLI AND BACON SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• In very large (4-quart) bowl, mix tortellini, broccoli, tomatoes, chives and dressing. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
• Just before serving, stir in bacon. Sprinkle with nuts.

BROCCOLI AND CHEESE TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook broccoli in 6 cups boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately rinse in cold water. In the same pan, cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, tortellini, onion and raisins. Combine the mayonnaise, sugar substitute and vinegar; pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in bacon and sunflower kernels.

BROCCOLI AND TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. 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 to 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.

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.

BROCCOLI TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Rinse in cold water; drain. Place carrots in a steamer basket over 1 in of boiling water in a saucepan. Cover and steam for 3-4 minutes. Add broccoli; steam 4-5 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain. In a large bowl, combine tortellini, carrots, broccoli and onions. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

TORTELLINI-BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• In tightly covered container, shake all vinaigrette ingredients.
• Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• In large glass or plastic bowl, mix carrot, broccoli, onions and vinaigrette. Add tortellini; toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors but no longer than 24 hours.

BROCCOLI-TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions (I use the fresh tortellini that are tri-colored).
• Make sure to cut the broccoli into bite sized florets.
• I also lightly steam them before adding to the salad.
• In a large bowl mix together tortellini, broccoli, chopped parsley, pimento, UN-DRAINED artichoke hearts, green onions, basil and garlic powder.
• Add Italian dressing (I use Bernsteins Restaurant Recipe Italian or Newman's Own); stir to mix.
• Refrigerate until serving time.
• Just before serving, stir in olives, cherry tomatoes that have been cut in half, and parmesan cheese.

TORTELLINI, PESTO AND BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Bringa large pan of water to the boil.
• Add the broccoli, cook for 2 minutes then add the tortellini and cook according to pack instructions.
• Drain everything, gently rinse under cold water until cool then tip into a bowl.
• Toss with the pesto, pine nuts and balsamic vinegar.
• Add the tomatoes, pack into containes and chill.
• Bring to room temp before serving.

TORTELLINI-BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• In tightly covered container, shake all vinaigrette ingredients.
• Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• In large glass or plastic bowl, mix carrot, broccoli, onions and vinaigrette. Add tortellini; toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors but no longer than 24 hours.

BROCCOLI/TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini for 8-10 miutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside. In small bowl mix mayonnaise, sugar/Splenda and cider vinegar to make dressing. In large bowl combine broccoli, tortellini, raisins, seeds and red onion. Pour dressing over and tosse. Chill and serve.

BROCCOLI TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook tortellini to desired doneness according to package. Place broccoli in colander and drain the tortellini over the broccoli. Then rinse with cold water.
• 2. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the tomatoes and the Parmesan cheese.
• 3. Cover and refrigerate 4-6 hours.( I have prepared this dish and served in within an hour). It can be served warm or cold.)
• 4. Just before serving, add cherry tomatoes, mix lightly. If using sliced tomatoes, just place on top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.