Refreshing Caesar Tortellini Salad
If you’re looking for the perfect lunch to keep on repeat this summer… this Caesar Tortellini Salad is it.
It’s creamy, fresh, a little fancy — but still so easy. I made it in under 20 minutes and ate it poolside straight out of the mixing bowl. No regrets.
Ingredients
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- 1 package (9–12 oz) cheese tortellini, cooked and cooled
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- 6–8 crispy chicken nuggets, chopped (you can also use grilled chicken)
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- 1 cup chopped romaine
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- 1 cup baby arugula
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- ½ cup Caesar dressing
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- ¼ cup shaved parmesan
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- Juice of ½ lemon
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- Cracked black pepper to taste
Homemade Caesar Dressing Ingredients: If you’d like to make homemade Caesar dressing, you’ll need:
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- ½ cup mayo 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
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- 1 tbsp lemon juice
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- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
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- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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- 1 garlic clove, finely minced (or ½ tsp garlic powder)
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- Salt & cracked black pepper to taste
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- Optional: 1 tsp anchovy paste for a traditional kick
Instructions
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- Cook tortellini per package instructions. Rinse with cold water and drain.
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- Cook chicken nuggets and chop into bite-size pieces.
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- In a large bowl, toss tortellini with Caesar dressing, lemon juice, and black pepper.
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- Fold in romaine, arugula, parmesan, and tomatoes.
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- Add chicken and mix gently.
Homemade Caesar Dressing Directions: Using a whisk, combine all ingredients.