caesar pasta salad
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!
Ingredients
Salad:
- 10 –12 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 –2 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
- Toast torn sourdough in a pan with butter until golden. Set aside.
- Cook pasta until al dente. Rinse with cold water.
- In a blender, mix garlic, yogurt, mustard, vinegar, anchovy paste, lemon juice, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Blend and stream in olive oil until smooth.
- Toss chopped romaine with pasta, dressing, and grated parmesan. Mix well.
- 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 |