Description
A delightful twist on the classic Caesar salad, combining pasta with fresh greens and creamy dressing.
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 with a pinch of salt in boiling water. Drain and cool.
- Combine the cooled pasta, romaine, cherry tomatoes, olives, and Parmesan in a large bowl.
- Add the Caesar dressing and toss well to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, mixing once more.
- Serve chilled, garnished with extra Parmesan or croutons, and enjoy.
Notes
Best served fresh. Keep dressing separate if storing leftovers to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Caesar salad, pasta salad, summer salad, easy recipe, vegetarian recipe