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A bowl of Caesar pasta salad with creamy dressing, croutons, and romaine lettuce.

Caesar Pasta Salad

A quick and flavorful pasta salad combining crisp romaine, Parmesan, and a tangy Caesar dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz penne pasta
Vegetables
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
Dairy
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Condiments
  • 1/2 cup Caesar dressing (homemade or store-bought)
Croutons
  • 1 cup croutons
Spices
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Fruits
  • 1 each juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and cool.
  2. Combine chopped romaine and cooked pasta in a large bowl.
  3. Drizzle with Caesar dressing and toss gently.
  4. Add croutons and Parmesan, then toss lightly.
  5. Season with black pepper and lemon juice, then serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, add grilled chicken or bacon bits.