Description
Cheese Tortellini Caesar Pasta Salad is a creamy, tangy delight that brings joy to any gathering! This vibrant dish features tender cheese tortellini, crunchy romaine, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all tossed in a rich Caesar dressing. Perfect for barbecues or casual dinners, each bite delivers a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz cheese tortellini
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup croutons
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in salted boiling water according to package instructions (about 4-6 minutes) until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped romaine and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Add desired amount of Caesar dressing to the vegetables; toss until evenly coated.
- Gently fold in cooled tortellini and grated Parmesan cheese without mashing.
- Just before serving, sprinkle croutons on top for extra crunch.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg