Caesar Pasta Salad (Healthy Creamy Dressing)
This Caesar Pasta Salad is crisp, creamy and always a hit! Made with my healthy caesar dressing and classic flavors we all love, great for BBQ’s, picnics and gatherings
Servings: 6
Calories: 349kcal
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Ingredients
- 11oz / 300g short pasta - I've used fusilli
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 boiled eggs
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 handfuls croutons - homemade or store bought - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Healthy Caesar Dressing
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt - I’ve used non-fat
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1-2 garlic cloves (per preference)
- 2 teaspoons capers including some of the brine
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (approx 1 small lemon)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water, then drain through a colander and reserve some of the pasta cooking water
- Transfer pasta to a large bowl and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of cooking water. Stir together then allow to cool
- Separately, boil the eggs for 10 minutes and allow to cool - you can also prepare these in advance. If you wish to make your own croutons, try my easy air fryer crouton recipe here
- Add the dressing ingredients to a blender or food processor along with 1 tablespoon of water and blend until smooth and creamy. *If the dressing is too thick, slowly add 1-2 more tablespoons of water to help thin it out
- Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop to small bite sized pieces
- Once the pasta has cooled, add half of the dressing and stir it through
- Add the chopped lettuce, grated parmesan cheese and chop or grate in the boiled eggs. Pour in the remaining dressing and toss until nicely coatedSprinkle over the croutons and serve up your creamy delicious Caesar Pasta Salad!
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Notes
- Pasta - don't overcook it and drain once al dente. Also never run it under cold water. Instead, toss pasta with reserved cooking water and olive oil to keep it loose and not stick
- Meal prep - store each ingredient separately and combine when ready to eat
- Add Protein - if you prefer you can toss in chickpeas, crispy tofu, chicken, shrimp, or bacon
Nutrition
Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 279mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2912IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 1mg
