Tortellini Broccoli Salad
Brighten up your next gathering with this irresistible Tortellini Broccoli Salad, a vibrant medley of textures and flavors perfect for any occasion! This crowd-pleasing dish combines tender, cheese-filled tortellini with crisp broccoli florets, juicy grape tomatoes, and sharp red onion, all tossed in a creamy dressing made from tangy apple cider vinegar, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Cubed cheddar cheese adds a rich, savory touch, while crunchy sunflower seeds provide the perfect textural contrast. Ready in under 30 minutes, this make-ahead salad is a colorful, flavor-packed option for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Best served chilled, it’s a refreshing and satisfying side dish or even a light main course everyone will rave about!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cheese tortellini
- 3 cups Fresh broccoli florets
- 1.5 cups Grape tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Red onion
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, cubed
- 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds
- 0.75 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Granulated sugar
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add the cheese tortellini to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 7-8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool the tortellini quickly. Set aside.
While the tortellini is cooking, chop the broccoli into small bite-sized florets and set aside.
Slice the grape tomatoes in half, dice the red onion, and cube the cheddar cheese to about 1/2-inch pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled tortellini, broccoli florets, halved grape tomatoes, diced red onion, cubed cheddar cheese, and sunflower seeds.
In a smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the tortellini mixture and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve cold and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4172 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 291.9 g | 374% | |
| Saturated Fat | 95.1 g | 476% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 636 mg | 212% | |
| Sodium | 4042 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 279.1 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.7 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.6 g | ||
| Protein | 134.7 g | 269% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2583 mg | 199% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2503 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
