Description
Delight in this Wholesome Caesar Pasta Salad, featuring tender fusilli, crunchy romaine, juicy tomatoes, and creamy dressingβa refreshing dish perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fusilli pasta
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Caesar dressing
- 1 cup croutons
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add fusilli pasta and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with chopped romaine and cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle Caesar dressing over the salad mix and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
- Gently fold in croutons and season with black pepper.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For added protein, consider mixing in grilled chicken or shrimp. - Swap romaine lettuce for spinach or kale for extra nutrients. - Use high-quality olive oil and freshly grated cheese for enhanced flavor.