Description
A hearty Caesar Pasta Salad combining classic Caesar flavors and pasta for a delightful dish perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini or fusilli pasta
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, adding salt to the boiling water. Drain and let cool.
- Combine the cooled pasta with chopped romaine, halved cherry tomatoes, black olives, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
- Add the Caesar dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste and mix again.
- Serve chilled as a side dish or light meal.
Notes
For a beautiful presentation, garnish with more Parmesan or croutons. Can be made ahead of time, but add dressing just before serving for crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg