CAESAR PASTA SALAD
Caesar Pasta Salad: Crispy veggies and creamy caesar dressing make this pasta salad stand out from the crowd. Always one of the first things to disappear at picnics!
Provided by Krystle Smith
Categories Side Dish
Time 27m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook penne according to package directions. Rinse in cold water. Drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, lettuce, onions, and tomatoes.
- Fold in dressing, and parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Refrigerate at least an hour before serving.
- Just before serving, top with croutons if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
PASTA CAESAR SALAD
Steps:
- Cook the pasta to al dente in salted water according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse in cool water until pasta is cool. Drain well. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss the hearts of romaine with the pasta, dressing, parmesan cheese, and croutons. Add additional dressing, if desired. Add salt and generous amounts of freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Toss again and serve immediately.
CAESAR PASTA SALAD
Caesar Pasta Salad, a creamy summer pasta salad inspired from Caesar Salad with crunchy romaine lettuce, bow-tie pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and a delicious Caesar salad dressing. With crunch of croutons and buttery parmesan cheese.. this summer pasta salad is dream-come-true for Caesar salad and summer pasta salad lover!It is one of my favorite potluck Pasta Salad. it takes just 20 minutes start to finish. Plus, I love the fact that I have something which everyone can eat in my summer gatherings. Even anyone with egg/fish allergy will not have to stay away from this Caesar Pasta Salad because I dress it in homemade vegetarian Cesar dressing!Honestly, I love to bring something to potlucks which everyone can enjoy. With lots of my friends shifting to vegetarian diet in summers. So, such all-veggie salads fill the gap. Also, there is only that much cooked on grill at a time.. while burgers are grilling, filling salads such as this pasta salad are something everyone like to snack on.So, what do you say? Let's make summers gathering more exciting one bowl at a time! Let's make some Caesar Pasta Salad! Remember, Vegetarian Caesar Salad dressing recipe that I shared a few weeks ago? This Caesar salad uses that as a base. Since Pasta Salads need more creamy base dressing than leafy salads.. I replaced two things in this recipe for more creamy texture. Don't worry both are vegetarian and don't get watery when on potluck buffet table for long. 1) I replaced butter milk from earlier recipe with thick Greek non-fat yogurt. Greek yogurt is healthier and easy way to brighten up creamy dressings without much fat or eggs.2) I also added 1/2 of cup of olive oil veganaise (an egg free alternative to regular mayo). You can also use mayo if you prefer. The above two made a creamy dreamy Caesar salad dressing which works perfect in pasta Caesar salad.To make Caesar Pasta Salad, I start by boiling some water to cook pasta. Different pasta cooks in different time. It is always good to read directions on Pasta Package to ensure it is cooked al-dente. For pasta salads, I like to cook pasta al-dente which means it still has some bite. This way it does not get mushy while cooling down or while sitting in the dressing.Note: Pasta or pasta salad, it is important to season cooking water with generous amount of salt. As pasta cooks, it absorbs water and gets seasoned. If water is well seasoned, cooked pasta will taste delicious own it's own in pasta salad or otherwise it will be bland.So, while pasta cooks, I mix a batch of Caesar dressing. Like I said, for today's recipe, I used all plant-based ingredients which makes this pasta salad fully vegetarian. It does not mean that you can't make chicken Caesar pasta salad with it. Just add some grilled chicken/rotisserie chicken. You can also use this easy all-purpose baked chicken recipe.That's it. Once pasta has cooked and cooled, and dressing is ready. I mix pasta into dressing with tomatoes, cucumber, romaine lettuce, green onions, and some more parmesan cheese. If packing for potluck, I don't mix in croutons and leave those for last minute. Even though croutons stay good and soak in some dressing like a Panzanella Bread Salad.. I still prefer add'em at last for that extra crunch. Speaking of crunch, even though this is a pasta salad.. this salad has lots of crunch. Cucumber, croutons, romaine lettuce! Pure yumm! Isn't it great to update classics? Honestly, Caesar Pasta salad is not an upgrade.. Pasta and Caesar Salad are made for each other. Don't just believe my words. Try it! You will fall in love, how creamy nutty Caesar dressing brings pasta, romaine lettuce and croutons together. I added cherry tomatoes since they are in season and give nice color to pasta salad.. plus cucumber because I love crunch of fresh cucumber in salads. But, you can use many other veggies: celery, carrots, red radish, all will go great.Okay, let me sum up this delicious Pasta Salad recipe quickly:1) A creamy dreamy Caesar Salad - Pasta Salad perfect for summer potlucks or BBQ parties.2) No eggs, no anchovies yet creamy Caesar dressing taste. You will love this one. I promise!3) Good news! This pasta salad is all vegetarian. Make a big batch because every guest will want it. 4) Last but no way the least, just 20 minutes start to finish. Oh, and dressing can be prepared up-to two days in advance.I would love to know, what is you favorite Pasta salad? Leave a comment below and let me know!For all Caesar Salad fans out there, I have a few more delicious variations of Caesar Salad Recipes. Yes, I love regular romaine lettuce and crouton Caesar salad.. but I love to play with lots of flavors around these two quintessential. Here are few of previous yummy recipes:1. Kale Caesar Salad with Parmesan Lace2. Vegetarian Caesar Dressing with Cucumber Caesar Salad3. Chicken Caesar Salad with Chickpea Croutons4. Caesar Pasta Salad. You are already looking at it. :) Isn't it a delicious looking summer salad? I'm loving it!5. few more coming.. anything you want to see? Drop a line. I will be happy to share.Wish you a wonderful day ahead. -Savita
Provided by Savita
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Once pasta has cooked, run it through cold water, drain well, then transfer it to a wide salad bowl, add 2 tsp oil, toss well and set aside to cool completely.
- To make dressing, in a wide salad bowl, add all dressing ingredients i.e. capers, soy sauce, yogurt, olive oil, vegenaise (or mayo if using), mustard, lemon juice, garlic, and black pepper with 1/3 cup parmesan cheese. Mix well with whisk and set aside.
- In bowl with dressing, add cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, green onion, and romaine lettuce. Toss to coat everything in dressing at the bottom of bowl. Garnish with more parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!
CAESAR PASTA SALAD
Loaded with the traditional Caesar Salad flavors in a creamy garlic lemon dressing, this meal is both flavorful and filling!
Provided by Holly Nilsson
Categories Main Course Pasta Salad Side Dish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a large bowl. Refrigerate.
- Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Run under cold water and drain well.
- Season chicken breasts with olive oil and seasoning to taste. Grill over medium heat 4-5 minutes per side or until juices run clear. (165°F). Rest until cooled then chop or slice.
- Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with desired amount of dressing.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 706 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 22 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN CAESAR PASTA SALAD
Toss grilled chicken, romaine and fresh tomatoes with pasta in a creamy Caesar dressing.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Whisk the mayonnaise, Parmesan, sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Add it to the large bowl and set aside.
- Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat. Sprinkle the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Lightly oil the grill grates or grill pan. Grill the chicken, flipping once, until well-marked and the internal temperature registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Add the grilled chicken, romaine, celery and tomatoes to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
CHICKEN CAESAR PASTA SALAD
This is a favorite of ours in the summer. Also great made with shrimp in place of chicken!
Provided by sixgermans
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 2h27m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Stir pasta, chicken, green bell pepper, eggs, Parmesan cheese, and red onion together in a bowl. Pour salad dressing over the top and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled and flavors blend, at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 101.6 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 209.8 mg, Sugar 2 g
CHICKEN PASTA CAESAR SALAD
My colleagues and I made a pact to eat healthier, and we took turns sharing dishes. I'm happy to report that, thanks to recipes like this crisp and tangy salad, we all trimmed down. -Teresa Jordan, Springville, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again. Toss with remaining ingredients; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 416mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
CAESAR PASTA SALAD
A deliciously different salad that gets raves everywhere I take it. Pasta in green salad is an unexpected ingredient.
Provided by Kathy
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix together well.
- add pasta and lettuce.
- Top with Parmesan cheese.
- May substitute chicken and bacon for shrimp.
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- Make the dressing: In a blender, combine the mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire, avocados, garlic and anchovy paste. Pulse until blended and then, with the blender running, stream in the olive oil. Transfer the dressing to a bowl and stir in the Parmesan cheese and pepper.
- Make the salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes, or according to package directions. Drain the pasta. Transfer to a large serving bowl to cool slightly.
- Cut the romaine hearts into 1-inch pieces, then add them to the bowl with the pasta. Add the dressing and toss to combine.
- Add the croutons and garnish with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve. Note: If you aren't serving the salad immediately, refrain from adding the croutons to avoid them getting soggy. To store the salad, cover it securely with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for up to 48 hours.
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