Broccoli Tortellini Salad
Looking for a quick and easy side? This Broccoli Tortellini Salad is perfect!
Servings 6
Calories 517kcal
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 package tortellini fresh
- 4 ½ cups broccoli steamed
- ½ sweet vidalia onion
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Romano seasoning
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1-2 tablespoon fresh basil
- ½ cup parmesan cheese fresh
Instructions
- Steam the broccoli until al dente, drain and rinse with cold water and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil with a dash of salt and cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain and rinse with cold water and set aside to cool.
- While you wait for the water to boil, roughly chop the dried cherries, finely chop the onion and thinly chop the fresh basil.
- Cook and cool the bacon. Once the bacon cools, chop into small pieces and reserve half.
- In a large bowl, toss together the pasta and the broccoli. Add the oil, vinegar and seasonings, toss to coat. Add all the onions, cherries, and cheese and half the bacon.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour so the flavors meld. Just before serving, add the reserved bacon. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 1269mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1235IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 2mg