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Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe

Combine two classic summer dishes into one irresistible meal with this easy grilled chicken Caesar pasta salad recipe!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Caesar pasta salad, caesar pasta salad recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

Caesar Dressing:

  • 2 small garlic cloves minced (1 tsp)
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper plus more to serve
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Pasta Salad:

  • 1 large romaine lettuce head or 2 small heads romaine, chopped
  • 1/3 cup shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup croutons
  • 1 pound cooked pasta e.g., rotini, penne, or bowtie
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Instructions

Prepare the Dressing:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, anchovy paste, dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar until well combined.
    2 small garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon anchovy paste, 2 teaspoons dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while continuously whisking to create an emulsion.
    1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Add the sea salt, black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until everything is well incorporated.
    1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if needed.

Assemble the Salad:

  • Place the chopped romaine lettuce in a large salad bowl.
    1 large romaine lettuce head
  • Add the shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese, croutons, and cooked pasta to the lettuce.
    1/3 cup shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese, 1 cup croutons, 1 pound cooked pasta
  • Pour the Caesar dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
  • Serve immediately with extra black pepper, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 801mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2224IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 241mg | Iron: 2mg
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