Broccoli and Tortellini Salad

Name: Broccoli and Tortellini Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 33 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 120 g Bacon; 250 g Cheese tortellini; ½ cup Mayonnaise; 25 g White sugar; 1 tbsp Cider vinegar; 300 g Broccoli, cut into bite-size florets; 60 g Raisins; 45 g Sunflower seeds

Broccoli and Tortellini Salad · ready in 33 min · 4 servings · 520 kcal per serving · easy · 8 ingredients

A creamy American potluck-style pasta salad where tender cheese tortellini meets crisp broccoli, smoky bacon, sweet raisins, and a tangy mayonnaise dressing.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 18 min
Total: 33 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 520
Difficulty: easy

American Main dishes Salads Side dishes

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

120 gBacon
250 gCheese tortellini
½ cupMayonnaise
25 gWhite sugar
1 tbspCider vinegar
300 gBroccoli, cut into bite-size florets
60 gRaisins
45 gSunflower seeds

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, frying pan, tongs, paper towels, stockpot, colander, wooden spoon, small bowl, whisk, measuring cups

Instructions

Gather the setup
Gather ingredients and read out tools: skillet, stockpot, colander, bowls, whisk, tongs, knife, board, salad spoons, paper towels, measuring cups, and spoons. · 5 min
What to look for: ingredients measured and tools ready
Cook bacon and pasta
Cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp, then drain; boil tortellini in salted water at 100°C / 210°F or 100°C / 212°F, then rinse cold. · 18 min
When it is done: Bacon should be crisp, steaming hot, and at least 63 degrees Celsius / 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mix creamy dressing
Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, and cider vinegar until smooth; add broccoli and raisins, then toss until every floret is lightly coated. · 4 min
What to look for: smooth dressing coating the broccoli
Serve the salad
Serve by folding cooled tortellini and crumbled bacon through the dressed broccoli; sprinkle sunflower seeds on top for crunch. · 3 min
What to look for: creamy salad with crisp bacon and seeds visible

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	520
Protein	18 g
Carbohydrates	42 g
of which sugars	14 g
Fat	32 g
of which saturated	8 g
Fibre	4 g
Sodium	780 mg

Nutri-ScoreD

Allergens

Contains: gluten, eggs, milk, pea protein, tree nuts

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Bacon

Turkey bacon: Cook until very crisp for best texture.

Cheese tortellini

Cheese ravioli: Use small ravioli and cook until just tender.

Mayonnaise

Greek yogurt: Use full fat for better mouthfeel.

White sugar

Honey: Adds slightly floral sweetness.

Cider vinegar

White wine vinegar: Gives milder acidity.

Broccoli

Cauliflower: Blanch briefly if a softer crunch is preferred.