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Bowl of tortellini Caesar salad with lettuce, croutons, pasta shells, grated cheese, and creamy dressing, viewed from above.
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Tortellini Caesar Salad

This tortellini caesar salad turns a store-bought Caesar salad kit into a filling, cheesy main dish with almost zero effort. Cheese tortellini gets tossed with the kit's romaine, dressing, and croutons, then loaded up with extra grated parmesan.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time19 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caesar salad
Servings: 4
Author: Linley Hanson

Ingredients

  • 9 oz cheese tortellini
  • 10 oz caesar salad kit (including dressing)
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • extra Caesar dressing, to taste
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Pat the pasta dry or let it air-dry for a few minutes before mixing the salad.
    Cooked cheese tortellini, perfect for a refreshing tortellini caesar salad, draining in a metal colander over a white surface.
  • Add the cooked tortellini, salad kit contents (romaine, dressing, and croutons), and grated parmesan cheese to a large mixing bowl.
    A bag of Trader Joe’s Organic Caesar Salad Kit, a bowl of tortellini caesar salad, grated parmesan in a small bowl, and a glass cup of creamy dressing on a white surface.
  • Toss to combine. Add more Caesar dressing if desired. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
    A bowl of tortellini Caesar salad featuring pasta, grilled chicken, croutons, fresh greens, and Caesar dressing, with a small pitcher of dressing and grated cheese nearby.

Notes

  • I used the Taylor Farms Caesar salad kit in this recipe. Any brand that includes romaine, dressing, and croutons will work.
  • The croutons soften quickly once dressed, so this salad is best served right away.

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g