Layered Spinach Salad Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • One 1-cup serving (prepared with low-fat salad dressing and without bacon)
  • Calories:
  • 159
  • Fat:
  • 8 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 0 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 14 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 350 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 16 g
  • Fiber:
  • 0 g
  • Protein:
  • 6 g
  • Diabetic Exchange:
  • 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.


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Layered Spinach Salad

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When this dish goes on a buffet, it's a real eye-catcher with its colorful layers. People enjoy the unique addition of cheese tortellini. This salad always goes fast! -Lori Cumberledge, Pasadena, Maryland

SERVINGS: 10

CATEGORY: Lower Fat

METHOD: Chill

TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Ingredients:

  • 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 6 cups torn fresh spinach
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 bottle (8 ounces) ranch salad dressing
  • 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, optional

Directions:

Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water.
    In a large glass bowl, layer the cabbage, spinach, tortellini, tomatoes and onions. Pour dressing over the top; sprinkle with bacon if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Yield: 10 servings.


  • Re: Layered Spinach Salad

    This is a great main dish summer salad. I always get rave reviews when I serve this.

    gailcav
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