5 from 30 votes
Tortellini Caesar Salad
This Tortellini Caesar Salad combines cheese tortellini with fresh chopped romaine lettuce, diced tomato, optional parmesan cheese, and crunchy homemade croutons tossed in Caesar dressing. The salad balances tender pasta, crisp greens, and a creamy, tangy dressing topped with crisp croutons to add texture and hearty flavor.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
440 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 9 oz cheese tortellini , frozen or refrigerated
- 4-6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 tomato , chopped or diced
- Parmesan Cheese optional, fresh, for topping
- 1/2-1 cup caesar dressing , homemade or store-bought
HOMEMADE CROUTONS
- 2 cups bread stale french baguette + ciabatta are my fav!) approx. 2-3 oz, diced
- 1 TBSP olive oil
- black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
Instructions
- First make the croutons. This is a perfect way to use up older/stale bread. Preheat oven to 375°F. Add cubed bread to a bowl with oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well (using your hands works best to really work it into every piece) and spread on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake on the center rack for 12-16 minutes or until golden and crisp. Times will vary slightly based on type and staleness of bread.
- While the croutons cook, bring a small/medium pot of water to a boil and cook tortellini via package instructions. Approx 3 minutes for fresh and 4-5 min for frozen tortellini. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine romaine, tortellini, chopped tomatoes, and optional parmesan cheese. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing and mix well to coat pasta and veggies. Top with croutons and enjoy!
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Notes
- Homemade croutons provide crisp texture and can be made from stale bread to reduce waste.
- Adjust dressing quantity to coat salad lightly without weighing down ingredients.
- Use fresh tomatoes and romaine for best crunch and flavor contrast.
- Draining tortellini after cooking and rinsing with cold water cools pasta for salad use.
Nutrition Information
Calories
440kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
711mg
(30%)
Potassium
215mg
(5%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
4350IU
(87%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
143mg
(14%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 440kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 711mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 215mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 4350IU | 87% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.