Tortellini Caesar Salad

Name: Tortellini Caesar Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup 2% milk; 1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 8 cups torn romaine; 1 cup seasoned salad croutons; Halved cherry tomatoes, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min. YIELD: 10 servings.

This salad was served at a dear friend's baby shower by a health-conscious friend, who suggested the dressing be prepared with low-fat or fat-free ingredients. Either way, the creamy dressing has plenty of garlic flavor and coats the pasta, romaine and croutons nicely. —Tammy Steenbock, Sembach Air Base, Germany

Ingredients

1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups torn romaine
1 cup seasoned salad croutons
Halved cherry tomatoes, optional

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts

1 cup (calculated without tomatoes): 237 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 327mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.

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