Lemony Tortellini Bacon Salad Recipe

By á-25010

Who says summer meals have to be complicated? We love this tangy, simple and tasty salad on warm summer nights. Add a cold glass of lemonade or iced tea and dinner couldn’t be easier.

Ingredients

• 2 cups frozen cheese tortellini (about 8 ounces)
• 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
• 4 Bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Details

Servings 4
Cooking time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano and salt.

Drain tortellini and broccoli; gently rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat. Serve over salad greens; sprinkle with bacon.

Yield: 4 servings.