Tortellini Caesar Salad

Tonight I tried out this new salad recipe and loved it!  I made a few changes by making the dressing and croutons.  I found this recipe here - recipezaar by cooking geek

Add grilled chicken for a main dish salad.

SERVES 4 -6 

* 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated three cheese tortellini, prepared according to package directions,     drain and rinse with cold water
* 1 bag ready-to-use romaine lettuce

*1/2-3/4 cup creamy caesar salad dressing (or make homemade dressing-recipe below) * 1/3 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese

*1 cup diced tomato or grape tomatoes

*1 cup caesar-style croutons (or make homemade croutons-recipe below

   

1.  Combine pasta, lettuce, dressing and cheese in medium bowl.

2.  Toss to coat; top with tomatoes and croutons. 

Dressing: 1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup milk

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

1 clove garlic,  finely minced (I like to use a garlic press)

freshly ground black pepper to tasteMix all ingredients together. 

To make homemade croutons go here for recipe.