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Caesar Pasta Salad

This Caesar Pasta Salad is creamy, fresh, and easy to make with penne pasta, crisp lettuce, parmesan, and Caesar dressing. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, cookouts, lunches, or quick dinners.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Servings: 4
Author: Carol

Ingredients

  • 8 oz penne pasta
  • ½ cup Caesar salad dressing
  • 1 ½ cup chopped romaine lettuce
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup croutons, roughly crushed

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water for a few minutes to cool the pasta down and stop the cooking process. Add the cooled pasta to a large mixing bowl.
  • Pour the Caesar dressing over the pasta and stir until all of the pasta is evenly coated.
  • Add the chopped lettuce and most of the parmesan cheese to the bowl. Toss everything together until well combined.
  • Top the salad with the remaining parmesan cheese and croutons just before serving for the best texture and crunch.
  • If making ahead, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Before serving, stir in a little extra Caesar dressing if needed, then add the remaining parmesan and croutons.