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Caesar salad

Caesar Pasta Salad

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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

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Add to a large salad bowl.
  • To the pasta, add the chopped romaine, Parmesan, croutons, salt, and pepper.
  • 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.
  • Toss the salad with the desired amount of dressing. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  • 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.