Description
A delightful Caesar Pasta Salad that combines creamy dressing with hearty pasta, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup croutons
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil and cooking according to package instructions until al dente.
- Prepare the veggies by chopping romaine lettuce and halving cherry tomatoes.
- Toss the romaine, cherry tomatoes, and croutons in a large bowl.
- Pour the Caesar dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until well coated.
- Add the cooled pasta to the veggie mix and toss gently.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the salad and give it a final toss.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving, if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, let the salad chill before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Caesar pasta salad, summer salad, easy pasta recipes, vegetarian salad, potluck recipes