This caesar pasta salad has all the creamy goodness of a classic caesar salad but is so much more exciting with the addition of pasta, avocado and our caesar pasta salad combines everything you love about a traditional caesar salad, but in pasta salad form.
Crisp, fresh broccoli and cheese tortellini with a creamy dressing are the basis of this salad. Raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion dress it up. This recipe is most requested at potlucks.Ingredients | Caesar Pasta Salad Box
6 slices bacon
20 ounces fresh cheese-filled tortellini
Ā½ cup mayonnaise
Ā½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
3 heads fresh broccoli, cut into florets
1 cup raisins
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 red onion, finely chopped
Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water.
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar to make the dressing.
In a large bowl, combine broccoli, tortellini, bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion. Pour dressing over salad, and toss.
Info | Caesar Pasta Salad Box
prep:
10 mins
cook:
20 mins
total:
30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
