Description
Cheese Tortellini Caesar Pasta Salad is a delightful fusion of creamy cheese tortellini and zesty Caesar salad. This dish combines al dente tortellini, crunchy romaine, and crispy bacon, all tossed in a tangy dressing. Perfect for summer picnics or family gatherings, it’s both visually stunning and incredibly easy to prepare. Impress your guests with this flavorful salad that’s sure to disappear quickly!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
- ½ cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cup crispy bacon bits
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini: Boil salted water in a large pot, add tortellini, and cook according to package instructions until they float.
- Prepare the vegetables: While tortellini cooks, chop romaine into bite-sized pieces and halve cherry tomatoes.
- Combine ingredients: Drain cooked tortellini and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add chopped romaine, halved tomatoes, and bacon bits.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle with Caesar dressing and sprinkle Parmesan on top. Gently mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Season and serve: Add freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Serve immediately for maximum crunch or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg