Tortellini Caesar Salad
A refreshing, hearty Caesar salad made with cheese tortellini, crisp romaine, crunchy croutons, and shaved Parmesan tossed in classic Caesar dressing.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- Caesar dressing see note or use store-bought
- 9 oz cheese tortellini fresh or refrigerated
- 5 cups Romaine lettuce chopped
- 3 cups homemade croutons
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shaved
- Kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Caesar dressing in advance or use store-bought; refrigerate if making ahead.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the 9 oz cheese tortellini according to package directions until al dente.
- Drain the cooked tortellini in a colander and rinse briefly with cold water to stop cooking and cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained tortellini, 5 cups chopped Romaine, 3 cups croutons, and 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan.
- Drizzle the Caesar dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, then serve immediately.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Colander
- Large Bowl
- Measuring Cups
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- tongs or salad servers
Notes
- Caesar dressing can be made up to 1 week ahead and refrigerated.
- Rinse tortellini with cold water to stop cooking and cool it for salad use.
- Use fresh shaved Parmesan for best texture.