Description
Indulge in the perfect fusion of flavors with this Cheese Tortellini Caesar Pasta Salad. Tender cheese tortellini is tossed with crisp romaine, garlicky Caesar dressing, crunchy croutons, and freshly grated parmesan for a delightful dish that’s both satisfying and refreshing. Ideal for summer gatherings, potlucks, or quick weeknight dinners, this vibrant salad is sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons (store-bought or homemade)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (about 3-4 minutes). Drain and let cool slightly.
- Rinse the romaine lettuce under cold water and dry thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, combine Caesar dressing and lemon juice; whisk until well blended.
- Gently fold the cooled tortellini into the dressing mixture. Add the romaine lettuce and parmesan cheese, tossing to combine.
- Just before serving, sprinkle croutons on top and season with freshly cracked black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg