Garlic Caesar Tortellini Salad Recipe

Name: Garlic Caesar Tortellini Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (13 ounce) package cheese tortellini; 1 teaspoon pepper; ½ teaspoon salt (optional); ½ cup parmesan cheese; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 (8 ounce) can black olives; 4 -5 tablespoons basil, fresh chiffonade; 15 ounces caesar salad dressing, divided (don't skimp); 1 (16 ounce) package croutons; 1 (16 ounce) bag salad greens, romaine

Servings: persons

1
Cook torellini.
2
Drain.
3
Rinse several times in strainer.
4
In a fairly large bowl mix first 7 ingredients with 1/4 jar of dressing.
5
(****please note: The jarred dressing (I like Marzetti's Caeser Supreme) is really thick so I typically use 1/4 the jar to toss the pasta with ingredients and then add water and shake well.
6
).
7
Allow mixture to marry a few hours and chill 2-3 hours in refrigerator.
8
Before serving add lettuce and 1/2 jar of dressing.
9
Use enough to coat the lettuce and remoisten the pasta mixture.
10
Top with croutons.

289

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (13 ounce) package cheese tortellini, 1 teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon salt (optional), ½ cup parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Garlic Caesar Tortellini Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Garlic Caesar Tortellini Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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