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Cheddar Bacon Ranch Tortellini Salad

Cheddar Bacon Ranch Tortellini Salad: Creamy, Savory Delight

This Cheddar Bacon Ranch Tortellini Salad combines creamy ranch dressing, crispy bacon, and tender tortellini for a refreshing summer dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 6 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 12 oz Tortellini cooked and cooled
  • 1 cup Ranch Dressing
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions sliced
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach chopped
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives sliced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Croutons

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions, typically about 3-5 minutes until they float and are tender. Once cooked, carefully drain the tortellini in a colander and rinse under cold water to cool them down.
  2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine ranch dressing with any optional homemade ingredient enhancements you desire. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, crispy bacon chunks, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced green onions, fresh spinach, and black olives. Gently toss the ingredients together.
  4. Pour the prepared ranch dressing over the tortellini mixture and gently fold to coat each ingredient without breaking the tortellini.
  5. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Optionally add grated Parmesan cheese or croutons. Serve immediately or chill for half an hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to customize this salad with your choice of vegetables and proteins as per your dietary preferences.

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