Caesar Salad With Tortellini

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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#)
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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