Tortellini Caesar Salad

        I guess it is about time I add a new recipe post! Work and life in general has kept me busier than usual this year!  I hope everyone is having a fantastic summer! I started teaching summer school a few weeks ago and have also spent the past few months helping plan my sister-in-law Laurie's bridal and bachelorette party which were both successful! My other sister-in-law Marcy, brother-in-law and new baby nephew also came for a week visit from Florida.  The entire family spent our time together at a cozy cottage on Keuka Lake boating, swimming, Kayaking, eating and playing with my nephew Preston.  

My dog and I Kayaking on Keuka Lake

My nephew Preston representing my in-law's store

My sister-in-Law's ugly dress bachelorette party on the lake

On the 4th we invited some friends to join us for a barbecue at the cottage and I made my go to summer salad! It was a big hit as it usually is, so I thought I would share this easy, but amazing salad with all of you.  I got the recipe from a co worker, Debbie that I use to work with and I can't thank her enough for sharing this delicious recipe with me!
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Salad Dressing Ingredients:

*1/2 cup of Hellmann's Mayo
* Juice from 1/2 a lemon
* 1/4 cup of 2% Milk
* 2 cloves of Fresh Garlic
* 1/3 cup of Grated Parmesan Cheese (the fresh kind, not the one that comes in a jar on a shelf!) (In my picture the cheese is shredded, I have found that using grated is much better!)
* Salt and Pepper to Taste

Salad Dressing Procedure:

 (If you want, this could be made a few days in advanced as well):

* Mince garlic and place in a small bowl or jar

* squeeze half a lemon into bowl (be sure to not get seeds in it)

* Add Milk, Mayo, and Grated Cheese. 

* Add some black ground pepper to taste and mix with a small whisk or fork.  If you are using a jar, just close and shake.
* Cover and place in fridge, until you are ready to serve your salad.

Salad Ingredients:

Salad Procedure:

* Cook your tortellini according to package directions
* When done, drain in cold water and set aside

* Cut up your Romaine Lettuce and place in a large salad bowl

* Add your cooled tortellini
* Add your cut up tomatoes or cherry tomato halves

 

* Pour dressing all over the top and toss until the salad is well coated
* Sprinkle the croutons over the top 

~*~Enjoy!~*~