Southwest Tortellini Salad with Creamy Salsa Dressing
INGREDIENTS
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Tortellini Salad
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23 oz Five cheese tortellini cooked al dente according to package directions*
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fresh corn kernels from 1 ear of sweet corn
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
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1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
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1/2 of a small red onion, chopped
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1 large avocado, chopped
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6 slices bacon, crumbled (more or less to taste)
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1/3 cup roasted and salted sunflower seeds
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1/2 cup finely grated Pepper Jack (may sub Cotija) cheese, or more to taste
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Creamy Salsa Dressing
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3/4 cup smooth salsa (medium for more of a kick)
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1/2 cup sour cream (may sub.plain Greek yogurt)
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1/4 cup mayonnaise
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juice from 1 lime (2 tablespoons)
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1 jalapeno, seeded, deveined and roughly chopped
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2 cloves garlic, peeled
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1/3 cup loosely packed cilantro
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1/2 teaspoon sugar**
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon cumin
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
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Milk as needed
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