Tortellini Caesar Salad
A hearty, easy-to-make Caesar salad with tortellini, crisp romaine, crunchy croutons, and shaved Parmesan tossed in classic Caesar dressing.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Colander
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cups
- tongs or salad servers
- Knife
Ingredients
- Caesar dressing see recipe or use store-bought
- 9 oz cheese tortellini
- 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 if desired and chill until ready to use.
- 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 tortellini in a colander and rinse briefly with cold water to stop cooking and cool the pasta.
- Combine the drained tortellini, 5 cups chopped Romaine, 3 cups croutons, and 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the Caesar dressing over the salad and toss with tongs or salad servers until everything is evenly coated.
- Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, then serve immediately.
Notes
- The dressing can be made up to 1 week ahead and refrigerated.
- Rinse cooked tortellini with cold water to cool quickly for a cold salad.
- Use good-quality Parmesan and shave it for best texture.
- Add croutons just before serving to keep them crunchy.