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Looking for a gorgeous and filling lunch idea? Then this broccoli salad with tortellini and crunchy bacon is all you need!

Bacon Tortellini Broccoli Salad

Looking for a gorgeous and filling lunch idea? Then this broccoli salad with tortellini and crunchy bacon is all you need!
Course Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 2 people
Calories per serving 499 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 small head of fresh broccoli
  • 7 oz fresh tortellini pasta (200 g)
  • 4 slices salted bacon or pancetta
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp capers in brine
  • 1 tbsp sunflower seeds
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tbsp dried rosemary
  • pepper
  • salt

Instructions

  1. 1) Separate the broccoli florets from the stems. Cut larger florets in half. Fill a large pan with water, season with a pinch of salt and place it over high heat until boiling. Then add the broccoli florets.

  2. 2) Quickly blanch the florets for 2 minutes. Then remove them using a slotted spoon. Transfer them to a sieve and rinse them under cold running tap water to stop the cooking process. Then put them in the fridge.

  3. 3) Now add the tortellini to the boiling water and cook them until tender. Strain the tortellini and also rinse them under cold running tap water. Let them drain and then put them in the fridge.

  4. 4) Place the slices of bacon on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Grill or bake the bacon until crunchy.

  5. 5) Transfer the cooled broccoli florets and tortellini to a large salad bowl. Sprinkle with pepper, salt and the onion and garlic powder. Also add the capers and olive oil. Shred the bacon up into pieces and add them to the salad.

  6. 6) Stir well. Then check the seasoning and add extra pepper or salt to taste. Sprinkle the salad with the sunflower seeds and serve.

    Looking for a gorgeous and filling lunch idea? Then this broccoli salad with tortellini and crunchy bacon is all you need!