LAYERED TORTELLINI SALAD

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My tempting tortellini salad combines layer upon layer of flavors and textures, and its colors are amazing. It's perfect for a salad luncheon. Other cheese options are Havarti, fontina or Monterey Jack. -Nita Rausch, Dallas, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (1-1/2 cups dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
SALAD:
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 cups shredded red cabbage
6 cups fresh baby spinach
1 block (8 ounces) part-skim mozzarella cheese, cubed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • For dressing, place the first eight ingredients in a blender. Cover and process until blended; process 1-2 minutes longer or until smooth. , Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. , In a large glass bowl, layer the cabbage, spinach and tortellini. Top with mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, onion, bacon and feta cheese. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

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