Cheddar Bacon Ranch Tortellini Salad

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.

Recipes by www.melissassouthernstylekitchen.com