Chicken Caesar Tortellini Pasta Salad

Name: Chicken Caesar Tortellini Pasta Salad
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt; 0.25 cup olive oil; 0.33 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 2 tsp red wine vinegar; 1 tsp anchovy paste; 4 cloves garlic cloves minced; 0 salt and pepper to taste; 16 oz gluten-free tortellini drained and rinsed with cold water; 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped; 2 tbsp gluten-free bread crumbs; 1 tsp butter; 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken; 0.5 cup microgreens; 0 grated Parmesan cheese for serving

A delightful gluten-free chicken caesar tortellini pasta salad, perfect for a simple summer lunch or dinner. This dish combines the freshness of romaine, the heartiness of rotisserie chicken, and a no-mayo caesar dressing.

By @gatherednutrition

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Cook time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
0.25 cup olive oil
0.33 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp anchovy paste
4 cloves garlic cloves minced
0 salt and pepper to taste
16 oz gluten-free tortellini drained and rinsed with cold water
4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
2 tbsp gluten-free bread crumbs
1 tsp butter
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
0.5 cup microgreens
0 grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

Use an immersion blender or food processor to blend ingredients into a smooth dressing. Set aside.
Cook tortellini and prep romaine. Set both aside.
Add 1 tsp of butter to a small pan over medium heat. Toast breadcrumbs for a few minutes, until browned but not burnt. Remove from heat and set aside.
Toss romaine, chicken, and microgreens with 1/2 of the dressing. Add tortellini, remaining dressing, and bread crumbs. Gently toss to combine. Top with grated parm and serve!