BLT Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe (with Video)

Preparing the Tortellini
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Cook the cheese-filled tortellini according to the package instructions until al dente.
3. Drain and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Preparing the Dressing
1. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper.
2. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
Assembling the Salad
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled tortellini, crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and finely chopped red onion.
2. If using, add the crumbled feta cheese to the salad.
3. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients.
4. Gently toss everything together until all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
5. Season the BLT tortellini pasta salad with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
Serving the Salad
1. Serve this delicious BLT tortellini pasta salad as a side dish at your next gathering or as a satisfying meal on its own.