Caesar Tortellini

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

Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 10 min
Makes: 4 servings

(32 ratings)

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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

Serve with...

Microwave Apple Crisp
Total Time: 25 min

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

Substitution

The varieties of tortellini available in the refrigerated section of the supermarket are growing. Try some of these other flavors, as well, in this recipe.

Substitution

Add grilled chicken or beef, cut into strips, for a heartier meal.

Serve With

Surprise everyone by serving apple or cherry crisp for dessert--no one will know you didn't even bake it! Heat canned apple or cherry pie filling, and top with granola and whipped cream.

How-To

How do you grind peppercorns? It’s easy using a mortar and pestle, mini-food processor or spice or coffee grinder. Or place them in a resealable plastic bag and pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 245 (Calories from Fat 135 ); Total Fat 15 g (Saturated Fat 4 g); Cholesterol 75 mg; Sodium 270 mg; Total Carbohydrate 18 g (Dietary Fiber 2 g); Protein 11 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 32 %; Vitamin C 16 %; Calcium 14 %; Iron 12 % Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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