Name: Lemony Tortellini Bacon Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
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

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Lemony Tortellini Bacon Salad

10 min4 servings

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. —Samantha Vicars, Kenosha, Wisconsin

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

Instructions

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.

2 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.