Kale Caesar Tortellini Salad

Name: Kale Caesar Tortellini Salad
Ingredients: Next, prepare the tortellini according to package directions. Drain the cooked tortellini and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and begin cooling. Set aside.; To the large bowl with kale, add the cooked tortellini and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Set aside.; To make the Caesar dressing, combine all the dressing ingredients except for the olive oil in a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth, then slowly stream in olive oil while the blender is running.; Pour the dressing over the kale and tortellini, and toss until evenly coated.; Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. To serve, garnish the dressed salad with the toasted, crispy breadcrumbs and grated parmesan sprinkled evenly over the salad.; Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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Kale Tortellini Caesar Salad is a versatile summertime dish – it stores great in the fridge, so it’s easy to prepare in advance, and it’s hearty enough for a meal but light enough for a side!

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Ingredients

Next, prepare the tortellini according to package directions. Drain the cooked tortellini and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and begin cooling. Set aside.
To the large bowl with kale, add the cooked tortellini and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Set aside.
To make the Caesar dressing, combine all the dressing ingredients except for the olive oil in a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth, then slowly stream in olive oil while the blender is running.
Pour the dressing over the kale and tortellini, and toss until evenly coated.
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. To serve, garnish the dressed salad with the toasted, crispy breadcrumbs and grated parmesan sprinkled evenly over the salad.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.