Cool Caesar Tortellini Salad
Elevate your summer salad game with this irresistibly fresh and flavorful Cool Caesar Tortellini Salad. This recipe combines tender cheese-stuffed tortellini with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese for a comforting twist on the classic Caesar salad. Tossed in creamy Caesar dressing and topped with crunchy croutons, this crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or an easy weeknight meal. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a quick and satisfying option that blends Italian-inspired pasta with crisp, refreshing veggies. Serve chilled for the ultimate bite of creamy, cheesy, and savory goodness that will keep everyone coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cheese tortellini
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Croutons
- 0.5 cup Caesar dressing
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to the package instructions (usually 7-9 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drizzle with olive oil, toss to coat, and set aside to cool completely.
While the tortellini cools, prepare the vegetables. Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and halve the cherry tomatoes. Set aside.
In a large serving bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and half of the grated Parmesan cheese.
Pour the Caesar dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Add the croutons and the remaining Parmesan cheese on top for added crunch and flavor.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a chilled salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1902 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.9 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.2 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 189 mg | 63% | |
| Sodium | 4900 mg | 213% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 265.7 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.6 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.5 g | ||
| Protein | 86.9 g | 174% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1473 mg | 113% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 2912 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
