Broccoli Tortellini and Bacon Salad

Indulge in the perfect balance of creamy, smoky, and refreshing flavors with this Broccoli Tortellini and Bacon Salad! This vibrant recipe combines tender cheese tortellini, crisp blanched broccoli florets, and savory crumbled bacon, all tied together with a tangy homemade dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, and a touch of sugar. With shredded cheddar cheese and diced red onion adding delightful texture and flavor, this chilled pasta salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-make dish highlights the best of satisfying salads—perfect for fans of bold flavors and hearty bite-sized goodness!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 ounces Cheese tortellini
• 4 cups Broccoli florets
• 8 slices Bacon
• 0.5 cups Red onion
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.75 cups Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cups Sour cream
• 2 tablespoons White vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Set aside.

Step 2

While the tortellini is cooking, heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon slices until crispy. Place the cooked bacon on a paper towel-lined plate to cool, then crumble into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Prepare the broccoli by cutting the florets into small, bite-sized pieces. For added texture, blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 1 minute, then immediately transfer it to a bowl of ice water to cool. Drain well.

Step 4

Dice the red onion and measure out the shredded cheddar cheese. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, broccoli florets, crumbled bacon, diced red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing.

Step 7

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1314.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3291.8

Total Fat 230.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.1g
Cholesterol 527.3mg	0%
Sodium 4110.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 221.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.3g	0%
Total Sugars 42.8g
Protein 103.0g	0%

Vitamin D 10.2IU	0%
Calcium 1539.1mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 536.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.5%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 26.3%