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Caesar Salad Pasta

A delightful fusion of classic Caesar salad and pasta, featuring crisp romaine, creamy dressing, and savory parmesan cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Fusilli pasta or any pasta of your choice
For the Caesar Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise preferably full-fat for creaminess
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard adds depth to the dressing
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated, plus extra for serving
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce for umami flavor
For the Salad
  • 4 cups Romaine lettuce chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup Croutons store-bought or homemade

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. This helps to flavor the pasta as it cooks.
  2. Add the fusilli pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Once cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Prepare the Caesar Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, grated Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Whisk together until smooth and creamy. If the dressing is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped romaine lettuce, and halved cherry tomatoes.
  2. Drizzle the Caesar dressing over the salad and toss gently with tongs to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
  3. Top with croutons and additional grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be served warm or cold. For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp.

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