broccoli pasta salad

We had a luncheon at our school last year, and someone brought this salad.  I searched the school for the maker of this salad so I could get the recipe for you!! I knew this would be a delicious recipe to post about!!

Here's what you'll need.

6 slices of bacon (I used pre-cooked)

20 ounces of fresh cheese-filled tortellini

1/2 of cup mayonaise

1/2 of cup sugar

2 teaspoons of cider vinegar

3 heads of fresh broccoli, cut into florets

1 cup of raisins (I use the golden raisins)

1 cup sunflower seeds

1 red onion, finely chopped (optional)

Microwave bacon, drain, crumble and set aside.  Cut broccoli and set aside.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil.  Cook the tortellini in boiling water for 8-10 minutes or until al dente.  Drain, and rinse under cold water.  

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar to make the dressing.  In a large bowl, combine broccoli, tortellini, bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion .  Pour dressing over salad and toss.  

Mmmm Mmmm.....Enjoy!!