Cheezit Tortellini Caesar Salad

Cheezit Tortellini Caesar Salad with classic romaine and tortellini, topped with crispy Cheezits. A twist on the viral trend that's perfect for dinner!

By @daniela_dish

Original recipe source

Cook time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 heads romaine lettuce
• 9 oz cheese tortellini
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 3.5 inches anchovy paste
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 clove garlic clove
• 1.25 cups mayonnaise
• 1 whole lemon
• 3.5 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
• 1.5 cups Cheezits
• 2 heads romaine lettuce
• 9 oz cheese tortellini
• 1 batch Caesar dressing
• 1 optional Parmesan cheese
• 1.5 cups Cheezits

Instructions

1. Wash and dry 2 heads of romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop the romaine into bite-sized pieces.
2. Cook 9 oz cheese tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and cool.
3. Whisk 4 tablespoons of olive oil, 3-4 inches of anchovy paste, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce in a large bowl.
4. Add 1 clove grated garlic, 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise, juice of 1 lemon, and 3-4 tablespoons grated Parmesan to the dressing mixture. Mix well.
5. Refrigerate the dressing for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Crush 1 1/2 cups of Cheezits in a food processor until they form coarse crumbs.
7. In a large serving bowl, combine the chopped romaine, cooled tortellini, and the prepared Caesar dressing. Toss to coat evenly.
8. Grate additional Parmesan cheese over the top of the salad, if desired.
9. Sprinkle the crushed Cheezits generously over the salad just before serving.