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.
Ingredients
- refrigerated three-cheese tortellini: 2 packages (9 ounce packages)
- bacon: 1 pound
- broccoli: 4 cups (chopped)
- pint grape tomatoes: 1 piece (halved)
- green onions: 2 piece (chopped)
- bottled coleslaw dressing: 1 cup
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Stages of cooking
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Cook the tortellini according to the package directions, drain, rinse with cold water, and refrigerate until cool, about 30 minutes.
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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.
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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.
