Layered Tortellini Salad

Name: Layered Tortellini Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 26 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk; 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dill weed; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper; 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini; 2 cups red cabbage, shredded; 6 cups Baby Spinach; 1 (8 ounce) package part-skim mozzarella cheese, cubed; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup bacon, cooked & crumbled

Submitted by Sydney Mike

"Found this recipe in the 2010 cookbook, Taste of Home Prize Winning Recipes. Preparation time does not include time needed for the salad to chill."

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Ready In:: 26mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 12

ingredients

FOR THE DRESSING
¹⁄₂ cup low-fat buttermilk
¹⁄₂ cup plain fat-free yogurt
¹⁄₄ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon dill weed
¹⁄₄ teaspoon dried basil
¹⁄₈ teaspoon white pepper
FOR THE SALAD
1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 cups red cabbage, shredded
6 cups Baby Spinach
1 (8 ounce) package part-skim mozzarella cheese, cubed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced
¹⁄₂ cup bacon, cooked & crumbled

directions

FOR THE DRESSING ~ Combine all 8 dressing ingredients in a blender & process for a minute or two until smooth.
FOR THE SALAD ~ Cook the tortellini according to the package directions, then drain & rinse in cold water.
In a large glass bowl, layer the cabbage, spinace & tortellini, then top that with a layer each of mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, onion, bacon & feta cheese.
Cover & refrigerate for at least 3 hours, then drizzle with dressing & toss to coat!