Best Pasta Salad Ever

By Pollin

Ingredients

• 1 19 ounce package of frozen three-cheese tortellini (Safeway had their five-cheese brand on sale, so that’s what I used)
• 1 lb bacon
• 4 cups chopped broccoli
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 cup bottled coleslaw dressing (I could only find one brand – Hidden Valley)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook the tortellini according to the package directions, drain, rinse with cold water, and refrigerate until cool, about 30 minutes.

2. 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.

3. 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.