Garlic Caesar Tortellini Salad |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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My version has a bit more kick with garlic and fresh basil. Great for Summertime grilling as a side or add sliced chicken for a main dish. Ingredients:
1 (13 ounce) package cheese tortellini |
1 teaspoon pepper |
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) |
1/2 cup parmesan cheese |
3 garlic cloves, crushed |
1 (8 ounce) can black olives |
4 -5 tablespoons basil, fresh chiffonade |
15 ounces caesar salad dressing, divided (don't skimp) |
1 (16 ounce) package croutons |
1 (16 ounce) bag salad greens, romaine |
Directions:
1. Cook torellini.
2. Drain.
3. Rinse several times in strainer.
4. In a fairly large bowl mix first 7 ingredients with 1/4 jar of dressing. (****please note: The jarred dressing (I like Marzetti's Caeser Supreme) is really thick so I typically use 1/4 the jar to toss the pasta with ingredients and then add water and shake well.).
5. Allow mixture to marry a few hours and chill 2-3 hours in refrigerator.
6. Before serving add lettuce and 1/2 jar of dressing.
7. Use enough to coat the lettuce and remoisten the pasta mixture.
8. Top with croutons.
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