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    Caesar Pasta Salad

    Lindsay Moe

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    Caesar Pasta Salad - Five ingredients and fifteen minutes make this tasty lunch or side dish easy to make! Full recipe at theliveinkitchen.com
    Caesar Pasta Salad - Five ingredients and fifteen minutes make this tasty lunch or side dish easy to make! Full recipe at theliveinkitchen.com
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    Caesar Pasta Salad makes a light yet satisfying lunch or side. Penne pasta is mixed with crisp romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and creamy caesar salad dressing to become a potluck favorite!

    a small bowl of caesar pasta salad on a white linen napkin.

    We’re throwing back to deli days!

    In case you don’t remember, I worked a beloved stint at a local restaurant while I was in college, where I learned to cook all sorts of items that continue to be my favorite today. Hello Cheesy Hummus and Veggie Panini! We love you.

    a bottle of caesar salad dressing.

    This Caesar Pasta Salad was one of my favorite things to grab a sample cup full of alongside a cup of Pesto Tortellini Salad and call it lunch because let’s be real, 10 hours a week at the deli was barely paying the bills. A little bit goes a long way because the pasta keeps it filling while the lettuce keeps it light. The best of both worlds!

    ingredients for caesar pasta salad before being mixed.

    I love this Caesar Pasta Salad for Labor Day picnics, school lunches, or a very non-sad desk lunch. I’m obsessed with these beautiful little cherry tomatoes I get at my local farmer’s market, but my own cherry tomato plants are going crazy now so I’ll definitely be using those. If you have any favorite cherry tomato recipes be sure to let me know, I’m putting them in everything right now just trying to keep up with the harvest!

    caesar salad dressing being poured onto a salad.

    I love this Asiago Caesar dressing (<— affiliate link) but you can use your favorite caesar dressing. This is even the same stuff we used to use at the deli! Unfortunately they closed up shop a few years ago, so it’s a good thing I remember how to make this myself. Also, can we talk about how easy this is?? Five ingredients, fifteen minutes tops, and barely even an instruction in sight.

    a small bowl of caesar pasta salad on a towel with a fork.

    This Caesar Pasta Salad is fun to customize! Here are a few ideas to get you started:

    • Add diced, cooked chicken if you enjoy meat
    • Throw in some roasted chickpeas for extra protein
    • Switch up the type of dressing you use for a totally different flavor combo
    • Top with fried anchovies for a fancy and filling presentation
    • Add some small croutons or fresh toasted breadcrumbs for extra texture

    If you make this be sure to rate it, leave a comment, or tag #theliveinkitchen on Instagram!

    overhead photo of caesar pasta salad on a wood table with a cloth napkin and a fork.

    If you make this recipe, be sure to rate it, leave a comment, or tag #theliveinkitchen on Instagram!

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    Caesar Pasta Salad

    A cold pasta salad with all the fixings of a Caesar salad.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 285kcal
    Author: Lindsay Moe

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces penne pasta
    • 1 ½ cups chopped romaine lettuce
    • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
    • ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
    • ½ cup Caesar salad dressing

    Instructions

    • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions, then drain and run under cold water until cool. Allow the pasta to air dry a bit while you prepare the other ingredients.
    • Put all ingredients in a large bowl and gently toss to combine.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 376mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1210IU | Vitamin C: 6.1mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 1.1mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @theliveinkitchen or tag #theliveinkitchen!

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    1. Vinh Do says

      July 02, 2018 at 3:53 am

      I made this last night and it was DELISH and TASTY!

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      • Lindsay Moe says

        July 03, 2018 at 10:40 am

        Yay! So glad you liked it!

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    Hi, I'm Lindsay! I've been creating easily customizable vegetarian recipes since 2011. I love the outdoors, brownies, and brand new books. I live and work in La Crosse, Wisconsin and founded Wild Flour Media to expand on my love for food photography and videography to my community and beyond.

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