BROCCOLI AND CHEESE TORTELLINI SALAD

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"After tasting this wonderful side dish at a potluck, I had to have more, so I experimented with lightening it up," Tiffany Anderson-Taylor explains from Gulfport, Florida. "It ended up tasting as good as the original."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups broccoli florets
2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
Sugar substitute equivalent to 3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup unsalted sunflower kernels

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook broccoli in 6 cups boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately rinse in cold water. In the same pan, cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, tortellini, onion and raisins. Combine the mayonnaise, sugar substitute and vinegar; pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in bacon and sunflower kernels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

creative mike
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I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone looking for a quick, easy, and delicious meal.


Malik Mulwee
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's perfect for picnics or potlucks.


Hammad Rizwan
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I loved this salad. The cheese sauce really made the broccoli palatable.


Vishal Lakshan
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Oakley Cardwell
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I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Prayagraj Joshi
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This salad is so versatile. I've added different vegetables and meats to it, and it's always delicious.


Rajendra Adhikari
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I thought the broccoli was a bit overcooked, but the rest of the salad was great.


Victoria Salcido
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This was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more cheese and maybe some salt and pepper.


cute sumayia
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.


Mobi Khan
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Yum! I made this for dinner last night and it was delicious. My husband and kids all loved it. The broccoli was perfectly cooked and the cheese sauce was so flavorful.


Rafi Llah
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This was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the creamy, cheesy sauce and the tender tortellini. I will definitely be making this again.