Best 12 Caesar Tortellini Recipes

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Caesar tortellini is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is made with tortellini, a type of ring-shaped pasta that is typically filled with meat or cheese, and a creamy Caesar sauce. The Caesar sauce is made with mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon juice, and anchovies, which gives it a tangy and flavorful taste. Caesar tortellini can be made with fresh or dry tortellini, and it can be cooked in a variety of ways, including boiling, baking, or frying. It is often served with a side of garlic bread or a salad.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

TORTELLINI CAESAR SALAD



Tortellini Caesar Salad image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

TORTELLINI, STEAK, AND CAESAR



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A well-balanced meal in a bowl! Goes well with a nice slice of Italian or French bread. This is a FAVE to take to work or school for lunch with both my teenaged daughters and son! I vary how much meat, pasta, and salad I use depending on how many servings I need. If you want to make it in advance or have leftovers, don't add the dressing and croutons beforehand. Mix croutons right before packaging and send dressing on the side. I make this whenever I have leftover steak!

Provided by LROHNER

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (9 ounce) package cheese tortellini
1 pound flank steak
garlic powder to taste
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 heads romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
2 (2.25 ounce) cans small pitted black olives, drained
1 cup Caesar-style croutons
2 small fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 (8 ounce) bottle Caesar salad dressing

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 7 to 9 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • Preheat the oven broiler. Season steak with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; rub with olive oil. Place steak in a baking dish, and broil 5 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness. Slice diagonally into thin strips.
  • In a bowl, toss the cooked tortellini, lettuce, olives, croutons, tomatoes, and dressing. Top with steak strips to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Cholesterol 82.5 mg, Fat 42.1 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 1450.4 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

TORTELLINI & CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD



Tortellini & Chicken Caesar Salad image

My family loved this pasta salad right from the start, so these days I serve it a lot. When grilling season hits, I grill the chicken as a special treat. -Lee Reese, Rolla, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix
1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes
1 can (6-1/2 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
3/4 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine chicken, onion, oil, garlic, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from heat., In a large bowl, combine salad mix, tomatoes, olives, tortellini and chicken mixture. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601 calories, Fat 34g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 1539mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

KITTENCAL'S CAESAR TORTELLINI SALAD



Kittencal's Caesar Tortellini Salad image

My family *LOVES* this salad, I make often in the summer with sweet cherry tomatoes from my garden, feel free to adjust all ingredient amounts and add in other ingeredints also, you can sub feta for Parmesan, use your favorite Caesar dressing or use my recipe#116849. Prep time does not include cooking the tortellini.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Summer

Time 5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (9 ounce) package cheese tortellini (cooked and rinsed under cold water)
1 head romaine lettuce (torn into small pieces)
1 cup prepared creamy caesar salad dressing (can use less, I use Kittencal's Famous Caesar Salad)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
10 large cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
2 cups caesar-flavor croutons (see my Kittencal's Garlic Croutons)
black pepper (to taste)
salt (optional and to taste)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl combine the cooked tortellini with chopped lettuce, Caesar dressing and Parmesan cheese; toss well to coat.
  • Season with black pepper to taste and salt if desired.
  • Top with sliced cherry tomatoes and croutons.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Delicious!

TORTELLINI-SHRIMP CAESAR SALAD



Tortellini-Shrimp Caesar Salad image

This fun, main dish salad dresses up ordinary Caesar salad with two surprise ingredients, cheese tortellini and popcorn shrimp. The result is a fantastic and filling combo.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups frozen breaded popcorn shrimp
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
8 cups torn romaine
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing

Steps:

  • Prepare shrimp and tortellini according to package directions. In a large salad bowl, combine romaine and tomato; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Drain tortellini; toss with salad. Top with shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 863mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CHEESE TORTELLINI CAESAR SALAD



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Make and share this Cheese Tortellini Caesar Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cooking_geek

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 16m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated three cheese tortellini, prepared according to package directions,chilled
1 bag ready-to-use romaine lettuce
3/4 cup creamy caesar salad dressing
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 cup diced fresh tomato
1 cup caesar-style crouton

Steps:

  • Combine pasta, lettuce, dressing and cheese in medium bowl.
  • Toss to coat; top with tomatoes and croutons.
  • Season with ground black pepper.

COOL CAESAR TORTELLINI SALAD



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This salad has a great combination of tortellini, tomatoes, onions, olives and cucumber with a tangy caesar dressing. We sometimes eat is as a main dish too.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese-filled egg tortellini, uncooked
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped purple onion
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
3/4 cup commercial caesar salad dressing
8 cups shredded romaine lettuce

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain.
  • Rinse with cold water; drain again.
  • Combine pasta, tomato halves and next 6 ingredients; toss well.
  • Cover and chill thoroughly.
  • Serve over shredded lettuce.

CAESAR TORTELLINI SALAD



Caesar Tortellini Salad image

Creamy, melt-in-your-mouth avocado matched with rich ripe olives and fresh chopped tomatoes make this the ultimate summer salad. -Diane Macey, New Lenox, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3-1/2 cups frozen cheese tortellini
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
8 thin slices hard salami, cut into 2-in. strips

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine tortellini and remaining ingredients. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 28g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 966mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

TORTELLINI CAESAR PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Tortellini Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by CandyH

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (9-oz) packages cheese tortellini
1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
3 ears corn
1 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
Juice of 1 lemon
2 carrots, thinly sliced
4 tomatoes, diced
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • 1.Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and cool. 2.Steam broccoli until tender, about 6 minutes; cool. 3.Cook corn in boiling water, 5 minutes; cool, then slice kernels off cob. 4.Toss tortellini, broccoli, and corn with dressing, lemon juice, carrots, tomatoes; salt to taste.

TORTELLINI, STEAK, AND CAESAR



TORTELLINI, STEAK, AND CAESAR image

Categories     Beef

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 (9 ounce) packages cheese tortellini
1-1/2 pounds flank steak
garlic powder to taste
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon and 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
3 heads romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
3 (2.25 ounce) cans small pitted black olives, drained
1-1/2 cups Caesar-style croutons
3 small fresh tomatoes, chopped
1-1/2 (8 ounce) bottles Caesar salad dressing

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 7 to 9 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Preheat the oven broiler. Season steak with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; rub with olive oil. Place steak in a baking dish, and broil 5 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness. Slice diagonally into thin strips. In a bowl, toss the cooked tortellini, lettuce, olives, croutons, tomatoes, and dressing. Top with steak strips to serve.

TORTELLINI CAESAR SALAD



TORTELLINI CAESAR SALAD image

This is such a pretty salad. So easy to make. I will double the dressing and put it on our plates as we it.

Provided by Debbie Deverill

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

19 oz frozen cheese tortelli
1/2 c mayonnaise
1/4 c milk
1/4 c shredded parmesancheese
1/3 c shredded parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 c torn romaine
1 c seasooned salad croutons
cherry tomatoes, halfed as many as you like

Steps:

  • 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. 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.

CAESAR TORTELLINI



Caesar Tortellini image

Caesar salad-with a few yummy surprises. This is the perfect salad to toss for unexpected lunch company.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
1 bag complete Caesar salad mix (7 1/2 ounces)
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
1/4 cup Betty Crocker™ Bac~Os® bacon flavor bits or chips
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • Toss tortellini, salad mix ingredients, tomato, bacon bits and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg

Tips:

  • Utilize refrigerated tortellini: They are readily available in most grocery stores, making them a convenient option. To save even more time, consider purchasing pre-cooked tortellini.
  • Choose a flavorful dressing: The dressing is a crucial element in Caesar salad. Experiment with different recipes to find a combination that suits your taste preferences. Some popular variations include classic Caesar dressing, creamy Caesar dressing, or a lighter vinaigrette-based dressing.
  • Add protein and texture: Incorporate grilled or roasted chicken, shrimp, or tofu to enhance the protein content and add depth of flavor. To add a satisfying crunch, consider topping the salad with crispy bacon, croutons, or toasted nuts.
  • Incorporate fresh herbs and vegetables: Fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, or basil, add a vibrant flavor and freshness to the salad. Additionally, vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, or bell peppers provide a colorful and nutritious element.
  • Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese: Parmesan cheese is a classic addition to Caesar salad. It adds a nutty flavor and a touch of saltiness that perfectly complements the other ingredients.

Conclusion:

The Caesar Tortellini salad is a versatile dish that can be easily customized to suit individual preferences. With its combination of flavors and textures, this salad makes for a satisfying meal or side dish. Whether you are following a classic recipe or experimenting with different variations, the Caesar Tortellini salad is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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