This is an excellent pasta salad that is great to make for the week ahead or to bring to potlucks! Make it — you won’t be disappointed. You may frown at the coleslaw dressing, but trust me, it’s amazing in this recipe! This recipe is highly requested when served.
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients:
- 2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated three cheese tortellini
- 1 pound bacon
- 4 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup bottled coleslaw dressing
Steps:
- Cook the tortellini according to the package directions, drain, rinse with cold water, and refrigerate until cool, about 30 minutes.
- Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Chop the bacon into 1/2-inch pieces while still a little warm.
- Place the tortellini, bacon, broccoli, grape tomatoes, and green onions into a salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the ingredients, and toss lightly to coat. Chill in refrigerator before serving.
