Monday, January 11, 2010

Layered Tortellini Salad

This makes a great supper in the hot Summer months.

Layered Tortellini Salad

1 (19 oz.) bag frozen cheese tortellini
1 (6 oz.) bag baby spinach
8 (oz.) shredded coleslaw mix
1 pint grape tomatoes halved (or cherry tomatoes quartered)
1 lb. bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled
1 (16 oz.) bottle light Ranch salad dressing (more or less to your taste)

Cook trotellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool and stop the cooking process. Set aside. In a large salad bowl, layer spinach, coleslaw shred, tomatoes and cooled tortellini. Top with the bacon. Drizzle entire bottle of Ranch dressing over top. Do Not Toss. Cover and chill until ready to serve, at least 4 hours or overnight. Just before serving, toss the salad to combine all of the ingredients. Makes about 12 servings.

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