Caesar Pasta Salad
Caesar Pasta Salad is a creamy, savory and tangy summer time favorite! This easy pasta salad has the best homemade dressing and is fast to make in about 15 minutes!
Servings 12
Calories 250kcal
Ingredients
- 16 Ounces Short Cut Pasta**SEE NOTE BELOW
- 5 Cups Chopped Romaine
- 2 Cups Caesar Dressing
- ½ Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Cups Croutons Divided
- 2-3 Cups Cooked Shredded Chicken OPTIONAL
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions in a large pot of salted boiling water.
- Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water for a couple of minutes until completely cool.
- Add the cooled pasta to a large bowl and toss with the romaine, dressing, parmesan cheese, and half of the croutons as well as the chicken if using.
- If desired, crush the other half of the croutons and sprinkle over the top of the salad.
- *Croutons are best added no more than 1 hour before serving if you want them to stay crunchy.
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Notes
NOTE FOR PASTA: I like to use rotini or bowties for this recipe. If using the full 16 ounces of pasta use 2 Cups of dressing. If you can only find a 12 ounce box of bowties, start with 1 ½ Cups of dressing and add more if you want.
Nutrition
Sodium: 582mg | Calcium: 59mg | Vitamin C: 1mg | Vitamin A: 49IU | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Potassium: 25mg | Cholesterol: 19mg | Calories: 250kcal | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Fat: 24g | Protein: 3g | Carbohydrates: 5g | Iron: 1mg