Chicken Tortellini Caesar Salad
This Chicken Tortellini Caesar Salad is the perfect twist on the classic Caesar Salad that will have both kids and parents asking for more!
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. 20 oz. refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 lb grilled chicken breasts sliced
- 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 pkg. 10 oz. hearts of romaine salad
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes
- 1 can 6.5 oz. sliced ripe olives, drained
- 3/4 cup creamy Cesar salad dressing divided
- 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl, make marinade by mixing together the onion, 1/3 cup of dressing, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Place chicken in a gallon size bag and pour marinade mixture over top.
- Let sit in refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Cook the chicken until no longer pink, let rest for a couple minutes and then slice.
- In a large bowl, combine salad mix, tomatoes, olives, tortellini and chicken.
- Drizzle with the remaining dressing; toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
- Serve immediately