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Caesar Salad Pasta

A delicious twist on the classic Caesar salad, combining pasta with romaine lettuce, creamy dressing, and crunchy croutons.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz Fusilli pasta or any pasta of choice
Salad
  • 4 cups Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Croutons store-bought or homemade
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and croutons.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  3. Sprinkle shredded Parmesan cheese on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp.

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