Fusilli Caesar Salad
Total Time
25 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(2)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 8 ounces fusilli pasta
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 (12-count) package KING'S HAWAIIAN Original Hawaiian Sweet Dinner Rolls, diced into 1-inch cubes
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 anchovy fillet, rinsed, dried and chopped, optional
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, butter, parsley, oregano, basil and garlic powder.
Step 3
Spread bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Stir in olive oil mixture and gently toss to combine. Place into oven and bake until crisp and golden, about 4-5 minutes; set aside.
Step 4
To make the dressing, whisk together mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon juice, olive oil, Worcestershire, anchovy, garlic, salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.
Step 5
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well and let cool.
Step 6
To assemble the salad, place romaine lettuce in a large bowl; top with pasta, Parmesan, salt and pepper, to taste. Pour the dressing on top of the salad and gently toss to combine.
Step 7
Serve immediately, garnished with croutons.
Step 8
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Chef's notes
Making your own croutons is the easiest thing ever! Just slice up your rolls into cubes, toss them with melted butter and your favorite herbs, and pop them into the oven for 5-6 minutes.
These croutons are crunchy yet sweet and tender on the inside, soaked with buttery goodness.
