This salad makes a delicious light summer meal. You could add leftover chicken and add a crusty whole-grain roll to make a heartier meal. Yet another recipe that I’ve had for years, so I can’t provide the originator.

Caesar Salad with Tortellini – Serves 4

Ingredients

3    tbsp    Fresh Lemon Juice
1 ½    tbsp    Olive Oil
1    tsp    Anchovy Paste
1    clove    Garlic — minced
9    oz    Cheese Tortelini — Cooked and drained
2    tbsp    Water
1 ½    cup    Asparagus — sliced and steamed
12    cup    Romaine — torn
¼    cup    Parmesan Cheese — grated

Instructions

Combine first six ingredients. Combine tortellini and asparagus and toss with 2 tbs lemon juice to coat. Toss lettuce with remaining dressing then add tortellini mixture. Serve with grated parmesan cheese.

Calories      215.8
Total Fat     9.8 g
Saturated Fat     3.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat     0.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat     5.0 g
Cholesterol     19.1 mg
Sodium     247.1 mg
Potassium     680.0 mg
Total Carbohydrate     23.7 g
Dietary Fiber     4.6 g
Sugars     0.7 g
Protein     11.1 g

WW Points 4

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