Tortellini Caesar Salad

Tortellini Caesar Salad might be just the American recipe you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 12g of protein, 14g of fat, and a total of 304 calories. This recipe serves 10 and costs $2.19 per serving. This recipe from Taste of Home requires romaine, lemon juice, mayonnaise, and garlic cloves. 3264 people found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 20 minutes. It works well as a salad. Overall, this recipe earns a solid spoonacular score of 71%. Similar recipes are Caesar Tortellini Salad, Tortellini Caesar salad, and Kittencal's Caesar Tortellini Salad.

Servings: 10

Preparation duration: 20 minutes

 

Ingredients:

1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini

Halved cherry tomatoes, optional

1 cup seasoned salad croutons

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup milk

1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

8 cups torn romaine

Equipment:

bowl

Cooking instruction summary:

Directions Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, milk, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and garlic. Drain tortellini and rinse in cold water; transfer to a large bowl. Add romaine and remaining Parmesan. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Top with croutons and tomatoes if desired. Yield: 10 servings. Originally published as Tortellini Caesar Salad in Quick CookingJuly/August 2000, p29 Nutritional Facts One serving (prepared with fat-free mayonnaise and fat-free milk and without tomatoes) equals 144 calories, 4 g fat (0 saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 318 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 8 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend

 

Step by step:


1. Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, milk, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and garlic.

2. Drain tortellini and rinse in cold water; transfer to a large bowl.

3. Add romaine and remaining Parmesan. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Top with croutons and tomatoes if desired.


Nutrition Information:

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303k Calories
11g Protein
14g Total Fat
33g Carbs
10% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
303k
15%

Fat
14g
22%

  Saturated Fat
3g
21%

Carbohydrates
33g
11%

  Sugar
6g
7%

Cholesterol
27mg
9%

Sodium
387mg
17%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
11g
23%

Vitamin A
4035IU
81%

Vitamin K
61µg
58%

Vitamin C
36mg
44%

Folate
75µg
19%

Iron
2mg
16%

Fiber
4g
16%

Calcium
145mg
15%

Potassium
437mg
12%

Manganese
0.24mg
12%

Vitamin E
1mg
8%

Phosphorus
82mg
8%

Vitamin B6
0.16mg
8%

Vitamin B1
0.11mg
7%

Copper
0.14mg
7%

Vitamin B3
1mg
5%

Magnesium
21mg
5%

Vitamin B2
0.09mg
5%

Selenium
3µg
5%

Vitamin B5
0.32mg
3%

Zinc
0.44mg
3%

Vitamin B12
0.07µg
1%

covered percent of daily need
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