Description
A colorful and flavorful salad featuring cheese tortellini, crispy bacon, and a creamy ranch dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Cheese Tortellini
- Bacon, Cooked and Crumbled
- Ranch Dressing
- Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
- Green Onions, Sliced
- Cooked Chicken, Diced (Optional)
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini: Start by boiling a large pot of salted water. Once at a rolling boil, cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions until they float and are tender. Drain the pasta in a colander, then allow it to cool completely.
- Combine Ingredients: In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced green onions, and diced chicken if using.
- Toss Gently: Using a spatula, gently toss everything together until each ingredient is nicely coated in the creamy ranch.
- Add Cheese and Season: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, then season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: For maximum flavor, serve your tortellini salad chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Prepare the salad a few hours in advance for better flavor melding, and avoid adding the dressing until close to serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg