ZESTY TORTELLINI BACON VEGETABLE SALAD

A zesty italian salad with tortellini, bacon and vegetables.  This salad will be a huge hit wherever you take it!

This tortellini pasta salad is full of such amazing flavors and textures.  I loved all of the veggies inside!  You can definitely customize the veggies in this salad to your taste.  But I loved the tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, cucumber, and zucchini.  It was delicious with the added bacon.  But bacon just makes the world a better place doesn't it?

This tortellini pasta salad is INCREDIBLE!  It is a must to take to your upcoming gathering and is sure to be a huge hit!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 (20 oz) package refrigerated tortellini (I used spinach and cheese)
• 2 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, chopped in half
• 1 large cucumber, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 1 large red onion, diced
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

DRESSING:

• 1 cup Italian salad dressing
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon celery seed

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. Add cherry tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber, green and red bell pepper,red onion, and bacon in a large bowl.
2. To make the dressing: Whisk together italian salad dressing, parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, paprika, celery seed, and garlic powder. Pour over salad and toss until coated. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.

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