Description
Caesar Pasta Salad Cups are a delightful and visually appealing twist on the classic Caesar salad, perfect for gatherings or a quick, satisfying meal at home. Each cup is filled with tender pasta, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a rich Caesar dressing, all topped with savory Parmesan cheese and crunchy croutons. These portable salad cups are not just delicious but also customizable to suit your taste preferences!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups short pasta (rotini or penne)
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Caesar dressing
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- Β½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, add salt, and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and cool slightly.
- Chop romaine into bite-sized pieces and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, romaine, cherry tomatoes, and croutons. Drizzle with Caesar dressing until well coated.
- Toss in Parmesan cheese gently. Portion into small cups or bowls and top with fresh basil leaves.
- Present your colorful salad cups at your next event for an impressive touch!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg