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!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:28 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

While the tortellini is cooking, chop the broccoli into small bite-sized florets and set aside.

Step 4

Slice the grape tomatoes in half, dice the red onion, and cube the cheddar cheese to about 1/2-inch pieces.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

In a smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the tortellini mixture and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 8

Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve cold and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1682.3 grams (1682.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4172

Total Fat 291.90g	374%
Saturated Fat 95.10g	476%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.30g
Cholesterol 636mg	212%
Sodium 4042mg	176%
Total Carbohydrate 279.10g	101%
Dietary Fiber 25.70g	92%
Total Sugars 39.60g
Protein 134.70g	269%

Vitamin D 51IU	257%
Calcium 2583mg	199%
Iron 10mg	58%
Potassium 2503mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.3%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 26.1%