LAYERED TORTELLINI-SPINACH SALAD

Layered Tortellini-Spinach Salad image

Layers of red cabbage, green spinach, cherry tomatoes and cheese-filled tortellini make this layered salad a real centerpiece. You can alter the amount of dressing to your liking, if you wish. -Genise Krause Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
6 cups shredded red cabbage
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
1 package (1 pound) sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 bottle (16 ounces) ranch salad dressing

Steps:

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large salad bowl, layer the spinach, cabbage, tomatoes and onions. , Drain tortellini and rinse in cold water; place over onions. Top with bacon. Drizzle with salad dressing; do not toss. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.