Layered Tortellini Salad

Total Time: 26 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 11 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 2 cups red cabbage, shredded
• 6 cups baby spinach
• 1 (8 ounce) package part-skim mozzarella cheese, cubed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup bacon, cooked & crumbled

Recipe

• 1 for the dressing ~ combine all 8 dressing ingredients in a blender & process for a minute or two until smooth.
• 2 for the salad ~ cook the tortellini according to the package directions, then drain & rinse in cold water.
• 3 in a large glass bowl, layer the cabbage, spinace & tortellini, then top that with a layer each of mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, onion, bacon & feta cheese.
• 4 cover & refrigerate for at least 3 hours, then drizzle with dressing & toss to coat!