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Lemony Tortellini Bacon Salad

Name: Lemony Tortellini Bacon Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
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

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

4 servings

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

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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.

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