Tortellini Caesar Salad Recipe

Name: Tortellini Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (14 Oz.) Frozen Cheese Tortellini; 1/2 cups Mayonnaise (I Use Low Fat Mayonnaise); 1/4 cups Milk (I Use Low Fat Or Fat Free Milk); 1/4 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice; 1 clove Garlic, Finely Minced (can Use More If You'd Like); 1/4 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper, Or To Taste; 8 cups Torn Romaine Lettuce; 1 cup Seasoned Croutons (Homemade Are Great!); 1/3 cups Additional Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese For Sprinkling On Top Of Salad; 1 pint Halved Grape Or Cherry Tomatoes (optional-I Use Regular Cut-up Tomatoes When I Don't Have Grape Or Cherry Tomatoes)

Servings: persons

1 package (14 Oz.) Frozen Cheese Tortellini
1/2 cups Mayonnaise (I Use Low Fat Mayonnaise)
1/4 cups Milk (I Use Low Fat Or Fat Free Milk)
1/4 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
1 clove Garlic, Finely Minced (can Use More If You'd Like)
1/4 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper, Or To Taste
8 cups Torn Romaine Lettuce
1 cup Seasoned Croutons (Homemade Are Great!)
1/3 cups Additional Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese For Sprinkling On Top Of Salad
1 pint Halved Grape Or Cherry Tomatoes (optional-I Use Regular Cut-up Tomatoes When I Don't Have Grape Or Cherry Tomatoes)

1
Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water. Set tortellini aside.
2
For the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, 1/4 Cup of Parmesan, lemon juice, garlic and pepper.
3
Place the drained tortellini in a large salad bowl. Add the romaine lettuce.
4
Just before serving, drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.
5
Top with croutons, more freshly grated Parmesan and tomatoes, if desired. Makes 10 servings.
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*You can mix different kinds of lettuce if you choose. I usually serve the dressing on the side when we have it here at home so that we can enjoy the salad for a few days without it getting soggy.
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Note: This salad is wonderful with sliced or cubed chicken in it (rotisserie chicken from the grocery store is wonderful to add to this). Makes a great main dish salad or a wonderful lunch!
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(Recipe adapted from Quick Cooking magazine)

496

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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.

My Personal Notes

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (14 Oz.) Frozen Cheese Tortellini, 1/2 cups Mayonnaise (I Use Low Fat Mayonnaise), 1/4 cups Milk (I Use Low Fat Or Fat Free Milk), 1/4 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese, and more.

Yes, Tortellini Caesar 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!

Tortellini Caesar Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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