Lemony Tortellini Bacon Salad

Name: Lemony Tortellini Bacon Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups frozen cheese tortellini (about 8 ounces); 4 cups fresh broccoli florets; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens; 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Who says summer meals have to be complicated? We love this tangy, simple and tasty salad on warm summer nights. Add a cold glass of lemonade or iced tea and dinner couldn’t be easier. —Samantha Vicars, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Ingredients

2 cups frozen cheese tortellini (about 8 ounces)
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano and salt.
Drain tortellini and broccoli; gently rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat. Serve over salad greens; sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup salad with 2 cups greens: 484 calories, 40g fat (7g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 693mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein.

Originally published as Refreshing Tortellini Bacon Salad in Simple & Delicious June/July 2013

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Lstrange

Oct 13, 2016

Very tasty, we liked it.
cbenne12

Jul 18, 2015

This was so tasty! I was worried that the flavors would clash, but this dish turned out to be one of my favorites!
Orbs

Jun 1, 2015

So delicious! I made this salad when it was 106 degrees out and I didn't want to turn on the oven. Thanks, Samantha, for sharing this recipe.
angelasandoval

Aug 23, 2014

Whole family really liked this one! Followed recipe as written. Only thing I would change next time is to add a little extra bacon (maybe 6 slices instead of 4).
luigimon

Aug 3, 2014

Very good! A new favorite! Followed the recipe exact. Sent leftovers with my husband for lunch and forgot to include the bacon.....he didn't even notice, it's THAT good!
hchambers

Jul 10, 2014

Great salad! You can really play around with this and use whatever grilled meat and veggies you have on hand. Wonderful summer meal.
CastIronMamma

Jul 8, 2014

I liked the amount of dressing. I grilled chicken thighs and added bite-size pieces. I like the golden raisin idea. Will make this again. Satisfying but I still wanted more!
KYMerritt

Jun 27, 2014

What a satisfying meal! This is a GREAT salad! Didn't follow to a "t" but the flavor was delicious. My husband added some leftover steak to his salad. He loved it. I will definitly make it again.
gucci65

Jun 27, 2014

Good summer salad. I skipped the greens, and added Golden raisins ! Combination was great !
shadowrunbunny

Jun 23, 2014

This was great! The dressing was stellar but there was too much of it. Added onion because my husband and I put onions in almost everything. Also used more bacon because 4 slices is just about enough to tick my husband off! LOL!