Description
This Pasta Caesar Salad combines tender bowtie pasta, crisp romaine lettuce, creamy Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, and crunchy croutons for a fresh and satisfying twist on the classic Caesar salad.
Ingredients
- 10 to 12 ounces uncooked bowtie pasta
- 1 (9-ounce) bag chopped hearts of romaine (or 1 large romaine heart, washed and coarsely chopped)
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Cook the bowtie pasta in salted water according to the package instructions until al dente.
2. Drain the pasta and rinse under cool water until completely cooled. Drain well and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine and cooled pasta.
4. Add the Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan cheese, and croutons. Toss gently to combine.
5. Add additional dressing if desired, then season with salt and generous amounts of freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
6. Toss again and serve immediately.
Notes
For best texture, serve immediately after adding the croutons so they stay crisp.
You can add grilled chicken to turn this into a hearty main dish.
Nutritional values are estimates and will vary depending on the brands used and any additional ingredients added.