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A zesty italian salad with tortellini, bacon and vegetables. This salad will be a huge hit wherever you take it!
This tortellini pasta salad is full of such amazing flavors and textures. I loved all of the veggies inside! You can definitely customize the veggies in this salad to your taste. But I loved the tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, cucumber, and zucchini. It was delicious with the added bacon. But bacon just makes the world a better place doesn't it?
This tortellini pasta salad is INCREDIBLE! It is a must to take to your upcoming gathering and is sure to be a huge hit!
INGREDIENTS
DRESSING:
INSTRUCTIONS
This tortellini pasta salad is full of such amazing flavors and textures. I loved all of the veggies inside! You can definitely customize the veggies in this salad to your taste. But I loved the tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, cucumber, and zucchini. It was delicious with the added bacon. But bacon just makes the world a better place doesn't it?
This tortellini pasta salad is INCREDIBLE! It is a must to take to your upcoming gathering and is sure to be a huge hit!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 (20 oz) package refrigerated tortellini (I used spinach and cheese)
- 2 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, chopped in half
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 large red onion, diced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
DRESSING:
- 1 cup Italian salad dressing
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon celery seed
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. Add cherry tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber, green and red bell pepper,red onion, and bacon in a large bowl.
- To make the dressing: Whisk together italian salad dressing, parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, paprika, celery seed, and garlic powder. Pour over salad and toss until coated. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
