Easy Chicken & Bacon Tortellini Salad

Name: Easy Chicken & Bacon Tortellini Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: italian

Finnebrogue

A vibrant, no fuss pasta salad that brings together crispy Finnebrogue Naked Smoked Back Bacon and chicken with cheesy tortellini. Loaded with crisp, fresh vegetables - it's the perfect balance of light and satisfying, with the smoky bacon adding depth and crunch to every bite. Plus the bacon is made without nitrites, so better for you. Designed for easy summer eating, this is ideal for picnics, BBQs or prep ahead lunches.

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Ingredients

chicken breast 2 (chopped)
Finnebrogue smoked back bacon 200 g (sliced)
bell pepper 1 (diced)
cucumber ½ (diced)
cherry tomatoes 250 g (halved)
flat leaf parsley 1 handful (chopped)
garlic granules 2 tsp
tortellini 500 g
lemon ½ (juice)
Greek yoghurt 150 g
Dijon mustard 1 tsp
grated Parmesan 40 g (grated)
tinned sweetcorn 200 g (drained)
rocket 1 handful
dried mixed herbs 1 tsp

Method

Prep the ingredients

Chop the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and slice the Finnebrogue smoked back bacon into strips.
Dice the bell pepper and cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, chop the fresh parsley.

Cook the chicken & bacon

Heat a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the bacon and cook for 5–6 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on kitchen paper.
Add a dash of oil to the same pan over a medium heat, then add the chicken, dried mixed herbs, garlic granules, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Cook the tortellini

Cook the tortellini according to the packet instructions, usually for 3 - 4 minutes in boiling water. Drain, rinse under cold water and set aside to cool.

Make the dressing

Juice the lemon.
In a bowl, whisk together the Greek yoghurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, grated Parmesan and fresh parsley. Season with salt and black pepper. You can add more lemon juice to taste.

Assemble the salad & Plate Up

Add the tortellini, chicken, bacon, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, sweetcorn, bell pepper and rocket to a large bowl.
If you're eating it straight away, pour over the dressing and toss well to coat. If you're using it for meal prep simply add the dressing when you're ready to eat.

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