Cheese Tortellini Caesar Salad

Name: Cheese Tortellini Caesar Salad
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 to 3 slices sourdough bread; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 10 to 12 cups chopped romaine lettuce; kosher salt and pepper; ⅓ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese; ⅓ cup shaved Parmesan cheese; 12 ounces cheese tortellini; 4 garlic cloves; 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon anchovy paste; ½ lemon; kosher salt and pepper; ⅓ cup olive oil

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Prep Time
45 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
4
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American

Cheese Tortellini Caesar Salad

Kian Mendoza

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This cheese tortellini caesar salad is irresistible! Crisp romaine lettuce, greek yogurt caesar dressing, shaved parmesan and crunchy croutons are tossed with tender cheese tortellini. It's a perfect side dish or base for your favorite protein!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 to 3 slices sourdough bread, torn into pieces
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
10 to 12 cups chopped romaine lettuce
kosher salt and pepper
⅓ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
12 ounces cheese tortellini, cooked

greek yogurt caesar dressing

4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
½ lemon, juiced
kosher salt and pepper
⅓ cup olive oil

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Instructions

Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add in the sourdough pieces with a pinch of salt. Cook, tossing often, until they are golden and toasty and crisp. Turn off the heat.
Place the romaine in a large bowl and toss with a big pinch of salt and pepper. Drizzle with a few tablespoons of the caesar dressing. Add in the finely grated parmesan. Toss the lettuce well so everything is coated. Add in the cooked tortellini and gently toss so the pasta doesn’t get smashed, adding more dressing if you would like. Toss until everything is combined and well coated.
Top with the shaved parmesan and the sourdough croutons. Serve with extra dressing and more parmesan cheese. You can use this as a base salad for chicken, steak, salmon, chickpeas, etc.

greek yogurt caesar dressing

To make the dressing, add the garlic, yogurt, parmesan, mustard, vinegar, anchovy paste, lemon juice, salt and pepper to a food processor or blender and blend until pureed. With the processor still on, stream in the olive oil until a creamy dressing forms. (This may make more dressing than needed, but you can store it sealed in the fridge for about 3 to 4 days and stir well before using.)