Caesar Salad With Tortellini

Title: CAESAR SALAD WITH TORTELLINI

Categories: Salads

Yield: 6 servings

3 T Fresh lemon juice

2 T Water

1 1/2 T Olive oil

1 t Anchovy paste

1/8 t Freshly ground pepper

1 Clove garlic, crushed

9 oz Uncooked cheese tortellini

12 c Torn romaine lettuce

1 1/2 c

2"pieces fresh asparagus

1/4 c Fresh grated parmesan cheese

1. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl and stir well with a

whisk and set aside.

2. Cook the tortellini in boiling water for 7 minutes or until

tender, omitting the salt and fat. Drain well and set aside.

3. Arrange the asparagus in a vegetable steamer over boiling water.

Cover and steam 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Combine asparagus

and tortellini in a bowl, add 2 T of lemon juice mixture and toss

gently to coat.

4. Place lettuce in a large bowl; drizzle remaining lemon juice

mixture over lettuce and toss well. Add tortellini mixture, tossing

gently to coat. Spoon salad onto serving plates, and sprinkle cheese

ontop.

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