Description

This zesty pasta salad with tortellini, bacon and fresh vegetables will become one of your favorite side dishes. It could also be served as a main dish.

Ingredients

• 20 oz. package refrigerated tortellini, your favorite
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 large cucumber, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 large red onion, diced
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• Dressing:
• 1 c. Italian salad dressing, your favorite
• 1/4 - 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 T. sesame seeds
• 1 t. paprika
• 1/2 t. celery seed
• 1/4 t. garlic powder

Steps

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, about 4-6 minutes; drain; rinse in cold water; drain again.
2. Add tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber, bell peppers, onion, and bacon to a large bowl.
3. Dressing: Whisk together salad dressing, cheese, sesame and celery seeds, paprika, and garlic powder.