Description
A delightful blend of classic Caesar flavors with hearty cheese-filled tortellini, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 9 oz cheese tortellini, cooked and cooled
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- ½ cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- â…“ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil water and cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside to cool.
- Wash and chop the romaine lettuce, ensuring it is dried well to avoid sogginess.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped romaine and drizzle the Caesar dressing over it. Toss well to coat the lettuce.
- Gently fold the cooled tortellini into the lettuce mixture.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and add fresh black pepper. Chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, use refrigerated tortellini and homemade dressing if possible. Allowing the salad to chill helps meld the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg