Layered Tortellini Salad

I was kind of nervous to make this recipe. I'm not sure why-but I think it was the cabbage. I haven't worked much with it so it kind of scares me. I'm so glad I made this though! It was absolutely fantastic! I don't have a glass bowl, so I couldn't take a great picture of the layers, but it doesn't even matter with how awesome this was! The flavor of the dressing was an awesome surprise! Make this for your next potluck-you won't be disappointed!

Layered Tortellini Salad

Layered Tortellini Salad-Adapted from Taste of Home
Total Time 30 Minutes + Chilling
Serves 12

• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dired dill
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 package (20 oz) cheese filled tortellini
• 2 cups shredded red cabbage
• 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
• 8 ounces diced colby jack cheese
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

For dressing, place the first eight ingredients in a blender. Cover and process until blended; process 1-2 minutes longer or until smooth.

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water

In a large glass bowl, layer the cabbage, lettuce, and tortellini. Top with cheese, bacon, onion and tomato. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours. Drizzle with dressing. Toss to coat.