Broccoli Tortellini Salad

Broccoli Tortellini Salad

Ingredients:

• 8 slices bacon
• 20 ounces cheese-filled tortellini
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup white sugar
• 2 tsp. cider vinegar
• 2 cups fresh broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 red onion, finely chopped

Directions:

1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water.
3. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar to make the dressing.
4. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, tortellini, bacon, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds and red onion.
5. Pour dressing over salad, and toss.