Description
A refreshing twist on the classic Caesar salad that combines pasta with crispy romaine, Parmesan cheese, and creamy Caesar dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta (any short variety)
- 1/2 cup of homemade Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup of croutons
- 2 cups of romaine lettuce, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta by boiling a pot of salted water. Add pasta and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Save a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Prepare the Dressing by combining 1/2 cup mayonnaise, juice of one lemon, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk and incorporate Parmesan.
- Chop the Romaine into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the Caesar dressing while it’s warm to absorb flavors.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and croutons, folding gently.
- Toss in the chopped romaine and cherry tomatoes until combined.
- Let it Chill for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a vegan version, use a vegan Caesar dressing and nutritional yeast instead of cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Caesar Pasta Salad, pasta salad, vegetarian salad, easy salad recipe