Name: Tortellini Salad Without Mayo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: American

Jule’s Menu Verified

January 22, 2026

This is a quick and healthy tortellini salad that brings together the hearty bite of tortellini, fresh greens, and a creamy Caesar-style dressing — without mayonnaise. Instead of heavy mayo, the dressing uses a blend of natural and Greek yogurt, enriched with a hard-boiled egg yolk, Parmesan and a few classic Caesar seasonings so it tastes rich and satisfying while still being lighter than a traditional mayo-based salad.

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Tortellini Salad Without Mayo

Jule’s Menu Verified

Ingredients

WarningMilk and 6 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Cook the Tortellini

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions, then drain and let them cool.

Dressing

Peel the egg, cut it in half, scoop out the yolk, and place it in a bowl. Grate the cheese and add it. Mix with yogurt, mustard, anchovy paste, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar until you have a smooth dressing. Lightly mash the yolk with a fork or the back of a spoon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Salad

Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper and cook in a non-stick pan with oil for 5–7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature 74°C / 165°F).

Wash the salad, shake it thoroughly to dry, or, if possible, use a salad spinner to remove the excess water.

Place the salad, dressing, and tortellini in a large bowl and mix well. Divide onto two plates. Slice the chicken into thin strips and serve on top of the salad.

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Jule’s Menu

Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.