Tortellini Caesar Salad

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4.3 from 138 votes

This Tortellini Caesar Salad mixes cheese tortellini with chopped romaine lettuce, homemade croutons, shaved Parmesan, and Caesar dressing. The combination creates a hearty salad where the warm pasta adds substance, while the crisp lettuce and crunchy croutons provide texture contrast. Seasoned with salt and pepper, it balances richness and freshness in every bite, making it suitable as a light meal or side dish.

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

25 mins

Servings: 8

Calories: 248 kcal

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

For the salad:

caesar dressing
9 oz cheese tortellini
5 cups romaine lettuce chopped
3 cups croutons homemade
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shaved
black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground

Instructions

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First, make the Caesar Dressing. It can be made in advance. Keep in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Cook the tortellini according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a large bowl. Add the chopped Romaine lettuce, croutons, and shaved Parmesan cheese. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss until the salad is well coated. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 248kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 399mg (17%) Potassium 110mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2640IU (53%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 202mg (20%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 248

% Daily Value*

Calories	248kcal	12%
Carbohydrates	24g	8%
Protein	12g	24%
Fat	12g	18%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Cholesterol	20mg	7%
Sodium	399mg	17%
Potassium	110mg	2%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	2640IU	53%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	202mg	20%
Iron	2mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.