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.
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