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cheddar bacon ranch tortellini salad in a light blue bowl
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4.08 from 25 votes

Cold Tortellini Salad with Ranch

cheese tortellini tossed with a tangy homemade ranch dressing, smokey bacon and sharp cheddar makes the perfect summer lunch or barbecue side dish
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Lunch, Pasta, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 324kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 20 oz package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1 8 oz block of sharp cheddar cheese cubed
  • 1 lb thick cut bacon cooked crisp & roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Ranch dressing mix
  • 3 tbsp buttermilk

Instructions

  • Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions. Strain, and run under cold water gently tossing until cool to the touch. Set aside.
  • In a small mixing bowl, add the sour cream, mayo, Ranch mix, and buttermilk. Whisk together until the sauce is smooth.
  • Transfer the tortellini to a serving bowl. Add the sauce, stirring until the pasta's evenly coated.
  • Add in the bacon & cheese, tossing until evenly combined.
  • Serve immediately, or cover & refrigerate a couple hours until the pasta salad's chilled through.

Notes

recipe adapted from Will Cook For Smiles

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 649mg | Potassium: 140mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.3mg