Description
A creamy and crunchy Caesar Pasta Salad recipe that combines classic Caesar flavors with hearty pasta, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup shaved parmesan cheese
- 1 cup garlic croutons
- ½ tsp black pepper
- For the Caesar Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil 12 oz of rotini pasta in a large pot of salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
- Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup grated Parmesan, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp Dijon, 1 minced garlic clove, and ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the salad: Add the cooled pasta, 2 cups chopped romaine, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, and 1 cup shaved parmesan cheese to the dressing. Toss gently to combine everything.
- Garnish and serve: Top the Caesar pasta salad with 1 cup garlic croutons and ½ tsp black pepper right before serving. Give it one final toss.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese instead of pre-shredded.
- Add croutons just before serving to keep them crunchy.
- Let the pasta cool completely before mixing.
- A dash of anchovy paste can add a more traditional Caesar flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pasta Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal