Cheddar Bacon Ranch Tortellini Salad

This Cheddar Bacon Ranch Tortellini Salad is packed with smoky bacon, thinly sliced green onion and sharp cheddar cheese all dressed in a buttermilk Ranch dressing. It’s perfect for holiday occasions, picnics, barbecues or potluck parties. It’s designed to be a hit no matter when it’s served.

Cheddar Bacon Ranch Tortellini Salad
Prep Time:15 mins
Cook Time:15 mins
Cooling Time:3 hrs
Total Time:30 mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 20 oz refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
    1 cup mayonnaise
    1/2 cup buttermilk or milk
    1/2 cup sour cream
    1 0.4 oz package dry buttermilk ranch salad dressing mix i.e. Hidden Valley
    1/2 tsp garlic powder
    1/2 tsp onion powder
    1/2 tsp lemon pepper
    1/2 tsp dried dill
    2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
    1/2 lb bacon cooked and crumbled
    1 bunch green onion thinly sliced

Instructions

    Cook the tortellini in salted water per the package instructions. Drain well and set aside to cool slightly.
    Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, garlic power, onion powder, lemon pepper and dill.
    Toss cooked tortellini with dressing. Mix well. Add cheese, bacon, and green onion to the bowl. Mix until evenly coated. (May reserve some of each to garnish, if desired)
    Serve immediately warm or place into the fridge to chill for several hours before serving. Garnish as desired.