CAESAR PASTA SALAD
Caesar Pasta Salad, a creamy summer pasta salad inspired from Caesar Salad with crunchy romaine lettuce, bow-tie pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and a delicious Caesar salad dressing. With crunch of croutons and buttery parmesan cheese.. this summer pasta salad is dream-come-true for Caesar salad and summer pasta salad lover!It is one of my favorite potluck Pasta Salad. it takes just 20 minutes start to finish. Plus, I love the fact that I have something which everyone can eat in my summer gatherings. Even anyone with egg/fish allergy will not have to stay away from this Caesar Pasta Salad because I dress it in homemade vegetarian Cesar dressing!Honestly, I love to bring something to potlucks which everyone can enjoy. With lots of my friends shifting to vegetarian diet in summers. So, such all-veggie salads fill the gap. Also, there is only that much cooked on grill at a time.. while burgers are grilling, filling salads such as this pasta salad are something everyone like to snack on.So, what do you say? Let's make summers gathering more exciting one bowl at a time! Let's make some Caesar Pasta Salad! Remember, Vegetarian Caesar Salad dressing recipe that I shared a few weeks ago? This Caesar salad uses that as a base. Since Pasta Salads need more creamy base dressing than leafy salads.. I replaced two things in this recipe for more creamy texture. Don't worry both are vegetarian and don't get watery when on potluck buffet table for long. 1) I replaced butter milk from earlier recipe with thick Greek non-fat yogurt. Greek yogurt is healthier and easy way to brighten up creamy dressings without much fat or eggs.2) I also added 1/2 of cup of olive oil veganaise (an egg free alternative to regular mayo). You can also use mayo if you prefer. The above two made a creamy dreamy Caesar salad dressing which works perfect in pasta Caesar salad.To make Caesar Pasta Salad, I start by boiling some water to cook pasta. Different pasta cooks in different time. It is always good to read directions on Pasta Package to ensure it is cooked al-dente. For pasta salads, I like to cook pasta al-dente which means it still has some bite. This way it does not get mushy while cooling down or while sitting in the dressing.Note: Pasta or pasta salad, it is important to season cooking water with generous amount of salt. As pasta cooks, it absorbs water and gets seasoned. If water is well seasoned, cooked pasta will taste delicious own it's own in pasta salad or otherwise it will be bland.So, while pasta cooks, I mix a batch of Caesar dressing. Like I said, for today's recipe, I used all plant-based ingredients which makes this pasta salad fully vegetarian. It does not mean that you can't make chicken Caesar pasta salad with it. Just add some grilled chicken/rotisserie chicken. You can also use this easy all-purpose baked chicken recipe.That's it. Once pasta has cooked and cooled, and dressing is ready. I mix pasta into dressing with tomatoes, cucumber, romaine lettuce, green onions, and some more parmesan cheese. If packing for potluck, I don't mix in croutons and leave those for last minute. Even though croutons stay good and soak in some dressing like a Panzanella Bread Salad.. I still prefer add'em at last for that extra crunch. Speaking of crunch, even though this is a pasta salad.. this salad has lots of crunch. Cucumber, croutons, romaine lettuce! Pure yumm! Isn't it great to update classics? Honestly, Caesar Pasta salad is not an upgrade.. Pasta and Caesar Salad are made for each other. Don't just believe my words. Try it! You will fall in love, how creamy nutty Caesar dressing brings pasta, romaine lettuce and croutons together. I added cherry tomatoes since they are in season and give nice color to pasta salad.. plus cucumber because I love crunch of fresh cucumber in salads. But, you can use many other veggies: celery, carrots, red radish, all will go great.Okay, let me sum up this delicious Pasta Salad recipe quickly:1) A creamy dreamy Caesar Salad - Pasta Salad perfect for summer potlucks or BBQ parties.2) No eggs, no anchovies yet creamy Caesar dressing taste. You will love this one. I promise!3) Good news! This pasta salad is all vegetarian. Make a big batch because every guest will want it. 4) Last but no way the least, just 20 minutes start to finish. Oh, and dressing can be prepared up-to two days in advance.I would love to know, what is you favorite Pasta salad? Leave a comment below and let me know!For all Caesar Salad fans out there, I have a few more delicious variations of Caesar Salad Recipes. Yes, I love regular romaine lettuce and crouton Caesar salad.. but I love to play with lots of flavors around these two quintessential. Here are few of previous yummy recipes:1. Kale Caesar Salad with Parmesan Lace2. Vegetarian Caesar Dressing with Cucumber Caesar Salad3. Chicken Caesar Salad with Chickpea Croutons4. Caesar Pasta Salad. You are already looking at it. :) Isn't it a delicious looking summer salad? I'm loving it!5. few more coming.. anything you want to see? Drop a line. I will be happy to share.Wish you a wonderful day ahead. -Savita
Provided by Savita
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Once pasta has cooked, run it through cold water, drain well, then transfer it to a wide salad bowl, add 2 tsp oil, toss well and set aside to cool completely.
- To make dressing, in a wide salad bowl, add all dressing ingredients i.e. capers, soy sauce, yogurt, olive oil, vegenaise (or mayo if using), mustard, lemon juice, garlic, and black pepper with 1/3 cup parmesan cheese. Mix well with whisk and set aside.
- In bowl with dressing, add cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, green onion, and romaine lettuce. Toss to coat everything in dressing at the bottom of bowl. Garnish with more parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!
VEGETARIAN CAESAR DRESSING
This Caesar dressing recipe will be the only recipe you will ever eat for rest of your life! I know! Big promise? Well I'm not saying that for nothing.. I really mean it! What are the odds that this is also a vegetarian Caesar dressing! No eggs, no mayo, no fish products.. and still a creamy, garlicky and flavorful dressing with briny capers, nutty parmesan, tangy mustard, and lots of black pepper.Recipe for caesar dressing is not so complicated but I often not able eat any in restaurants due to mayo and anchovies. So, I make some easy replacements to whip a batch of vegetarian version which is as delicious as classic.. actually even better and good for you! Also, it stays good in refrigerator for up to a week. I like to make big batch during weekend and then use it on almost everything! I must tell you that not just Caesar Salad, this dressing also works PERFECT on grilled/steamed vegetables!If you are new to Caesar Salad and what goes in it?! Let me share, a few words about this Italian masterpiece!What is in a Caesar Salad?Well, answering this reminds me of Gieco's new advertisement.. where Caesar salad comes with king Caesar standing in salad bowl. LOL!Certainly, this is no what is or in Caesar Salad! :) [I bet you knew!;) ]Caesar Salad is a salad of Italian (Roman) origin. The classic ingredients for Caesar salad are crunchy Romaine lettuce, bread croutons, Parmesan cheese and an anchovy-garlic Caesar dressing! In many recipes, mayo is used as creamy base. Also, Worcestershire sauce is added for complex deep flavors.Honestly, I'm fine with all of these classic ingredients for Caesar salad. In fact, often I make Chicken Caesar Salad with authentic dressing for Vishal. And he loves it! But, I can't say the same because of my raw egg and raw fish allergies. When I was unaware of that I often ate and enjoyed Caesar Salad in restaurants.. then felt uneasy afterwards...This vegetarian, mayo-free and fish-free Caesar dressing not only gives me option to enjoy Caesar salad! It also comes in handy when we are on meatless diet. Like these days, we are observing 9 days of Indian festival - Shub Navratri. During this time, we only eat vegetarian. So, during this time we turn to strict vegetarians, from salad to dressing.. everything plant based. Dairy is okay. So, my dressings get creaminess from yogurt, buttermilk and creams.Oh, I have an another version of Vegetarian Caesar Dressing - actually, my three ingredient dressing. This one I use when I crave Caesar Salad but only have a few ingredients in hand. In post, I paired it with a Kale Caesar Salad.See, now even if you are vegetarian, you can try Caesar Salad! At home!Actually, did you know restaurant version has fish and egg ingredients?! Why Best Caesar Dressing Ever!This Caesar salad dressing is going to blow your mind! It is that good! You know, I love creating my-version of flavors I eat out! Right? What I love even more is: to share those with you!This dressing is by-far on my best recreation ever! I made some simple and healthy substitutes for fish and egg ingredients. Wasted a couple of batches before I could relate to the taste of real dressing. Above all, my not-ever-veggie-fan husband approved it. It means a WINNER in my dictionary!Bookmark this Caesar dressing recipe because your search for best recipe will end with this! Give it one try with my lettuce cucumber salad.. and you will have a batch of this in your refrigerator for next week. Just remember t use good quality parmesan cheese!Happy Spring!-SavitaPS: The cute little crouton boats! That is my idea to serve Caesar Salad for Cocktail Parties. (nice and pristine) Recipe for making crouton bowls is in notes.
Provided by Savita
Categories Vinaigrette Dressing
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Caesar Salad Dressing: In a food processor, add lemon juice, mustard, parmesan cheese, soy sauce, capers, olive oil, and buttermilk and garlic cloves. Pulse to make smooth puree. Mix in fresh cracked black pepper. Set aside.
- To assemble salad, wash and spin-dry romaine lettuce. Slice big leaf into half. Shave parmesan wedge using vegetable peeler. In a large salad bowl, add romaine lettuce, cucumber, and half of the caesar dressing. Toss gently to combine. Top the salad with shaved parmesan. Serve remaining dressing on the side. Enjoy!
CHICKEN CAESAR PASTA SALAD
Whip up a 2-minute meal in-a-bowl with a refreshing recipe for Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad starring DIY dressing.
Provided by Kelly Senyei
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire, mayonnaise, minced garlic and anchovy paste until well combined. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon pepper then set the dressing aside while you make the salad.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and transfer it to a large serving bowl.
- Cut the Romaine hearts into 1-inch pieces then add them and your protein of choice to the bowl with the pasta.
- Add the prepared dressing and toss to combine. Add the croutons (optional) and garnish with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Sodium 231 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CAESAR PASTA SALAD
Caesar Pasta Salad: Crispy veggies and creamy caesar dressing make this pasta salad stand out from the crowd. Always one of the first things to disappear at picnics!
Provided by Krystle Smith
Categories Side Dish
Time 27m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook penne according to package directions. Rinse in cold water. Drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, lettuce, onions, and tomatoes.
- Fold in dressing, and parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Refrigerate at least an hour before serving.
- Just before serving, top with croutons if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
GRILLED CAESAR VEGETABLE SALAD
Caesar would love this tasty salad of fresh-from-the-farmers'-market veggies grilled to perfection!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 32m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Mix dressing and parsley; set aside.
- Brush mushrooms, yellow squash and bell peppers with oil. Place vegetables in grill basket or directly on grill rack. Cover and grill 4 to 5 inches from medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- To serve, arrange mushrooms around edge of serving platter and remaining grilled vegetables in center; sprinkle with tomatoes. Drizzle dressing over vegetables. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 5 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg
CAESAR VEGGIE PASTA SALAD
This Caesar salad-inspired pasta salad uses kale and shaved Brussels sprouts. To soften your Brussels sprouts, coat them in the vinaigrette dressing and have them sit for a while before serving. Adding your crushed pita chips and shaved Parmesan right at the end also adds a nice crunch!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Toss one 10-ounce bag shredded Brussels sprouts and kale salad mix with 8 ounces cooled cooked bow-tie pasta. Drizzle with 3/4 cup Caesar vinaigrette and toss. Add 2 cups crushed pita chips and 2 ounces shaved Parmesan just before serving.
ITALIAN PASTA SALAD I
This is an excellent and refreshing pasta salad with a little zing to it. It will also store for up to a week in the refrigerator.
Provided by Jeanette
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, Italian salad dressing, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion. Mix well and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 728.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
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