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caesar pasta salad

caesar pasta salad

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This Caesar Pasta Salad combines the iconic flavors of a classic Caesar—creamy, tangy dressing, crisp romaine, and crunchy croutons—with hearty pasta for a filling, refreshing twist. Ready in minutes and perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or a quick weekday lunch. Make it once, and it’ll be a regular on your menu.→ Try it today and make every bite count!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4

Ingredients

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Salad:

  • 1012 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 12 cups cooked pasta (rotini, penne, or farfalle)
  • ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ⅓ cup shaved parmesan cheese
  • Homemade sourdough croutons
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

Dressing (Greek Yogurt Caesar):

  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp anchovy paste
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Salt & black pepper
  • ⅓ cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. Toast torn sourdough in a pan with butter until golden. Set aside.
  2. Cook pasta until al dente. Rinse with cold water.
  3. In a blender, mix garlic, yogurt, mustard, vinegar, anchovy paste, lemon juice, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Blend and stream in olive oil until smooth.
  4. Toss chopped romaine with pasta, dressing, and grated parmesan. Mix well.
  5. Top with shaved parmesan and croutons. Serve chilled or slightly warm.

Notes

Nutrient Amount
Calories 450 kcal
Total Fat 21g
Saturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 30mg
Sodium 620mg
Total Carbs 45g
Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 4g
Protein 16g
Calcium 180mg
Iron 2mg
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course, Salad
  • Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired