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Caesar salad

Caesar Pasta Salad

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • - 8 oz. rotini pasta
  • - 4-6 cups romaine lettuce washed and chopped
  • - 1 cup shaved Parmesan plus more for serving
  • - 1 4.5 oz. bag Caesar-flavored croutons
  • - Black pepper and salt to taste
  • - Optional add-ons: tomatoes avocado, chicken, bacon crumbles
  • Caesar Dressing:
  • - 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • - 1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese grated
  • - 1/4 cup olive oil
  • - 3 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • - 2 tsp. anchovy paste
  • - 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • - 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • - 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • - Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Add to a large salad bowl.
  2. To the pasta, add the chopped romaine, Parmesan, croutons, salt, and pepper.
  3. Whisk together the yogurt, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, anchovy paste, Dijon, garlic, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Add a touch of water if needed to thin out the dressing. Alternatively, use a food processor for an ultra-smooth and creamy dressing.
  4. Toss the salad with the desired amount of dressing. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes

- Caesar dressing: You can make the dressing from scratch or use a good-quality store-bought Caesar dressing if you're short on time.
- Croutons: Caesar-flavored croutons add a delicious crunch, but any type of croutons will work.
- Romaine lettuce: The crispy, fresh flavors of romaine hearts complement the salad and hold up well with the rotini pasta.
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