Caesar Salad with Tortellini

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 30 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 10 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 77 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 6 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1/8 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
1 each garlic clove crushed
9 ounces cheese tortellini uncooked
12 cups romaine lettuce torn
1 1/2 cups asparagus fresh, 2 inch pieces
1/4 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated fresh, grated

Directions

Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl and stir well with a whisk and set aside.

Cook the tortellini in boiling water for 7 minutes or until tender, omitting the salt and fat. Drain well and set aside.

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 tablespoons of lemon juice mixture and toss gently to coat.

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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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 55g
Amount per Serving
Calories 77 61% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.0g8%
 Saturated Fat 1.0g7%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 12mg4%
Sodium 80mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 3.0g1%
 Dietary Fiber 1.0g3%
 Sugars 1.0g
Protein 5.0g11%
Vitamin A 6%  Vitamin C 10%
Calcium 8%  Iron 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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