Cheese Tortellini Caesar Pasta Salad: 25-Minute Amazing Dish
Cheese Tortellini Caesar Pasta Salad combines tender cheese tortellini, crisp romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, crunchy croutons, and creamy Caesar dressing for a satisfying and refreshing pasta salad.
Ingredients
20 ounces cheese tortellini
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup Caesar dressing
1 cup croutons
1 tablespoon olive oil
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook cheese tortellini in salted boiling water according to package directions.
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Drain and rinse briefly under cool water to stop the cooking process.
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Transfer tortellini to a large bowl and toss with olive oil.
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Add chopped romaine lettuce and halved cherry tomatoes.
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Pour Caesar dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat.
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Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and mix lightly.
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Add croutons just before serving.
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Season with black pepper and toss gently.
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Serve chilled or slightly cool.
Notes
Add croutons right before serving to maintain their crisp texture.