Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time
30 mins
Prep Time
18 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Rating
4.78 out of 5 stars
(103)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 large or 2 medium heads of romaine lettuce
- 1/2 lb fusilli pasta, cooked al dente according to package instructions
- 1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- Grated parmesan cheese, to taste
- Caesar Dressing (Marzetti is our favorite store-bought brand)
- Croutons
- Optional add-ins: Sliced Grilled chicken, Shrimp
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Preparation
Step 1
Cook pasta according to package instructions then rinse in cold water and drain.
Step 2
Rinse, chop and spin the romaine lettuce dry using a salad spinner.
Step 3
Transfer lettuce to a large mixing bowl. Toss in the diced avocado and halved tomatoes.
Step 4
Add Caesar Dressing to taste and toss to evenly coat the ingredients.
Step 5
Sprinkle with parmesan and croutons just before serving.
Step 6
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Chef's notes
The dressing will coat the salad much better if the lettuce isn’t wet.
If you don’t have a salad spinner, pat dry with a clean towel.
For a homemade dressing, try our popular homemade creamy caesar.
