Caesar Pasta Salad
Yields 6 Servings
Ingredients
Caesar Dressing:
- 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 ½ Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp white wine vinegar
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ cup pure or light olive oil (not extra virgin)
Salad
- 1 ½ cups pasta, uncooked (can use any small pasta; about 6oz)
- 1 ½ Tbsp Italian Dressing Mix, (½ packet)
- 1-2 heads romaine lettuce, torn (about 12 cups)
- 1 ½ cups croutons
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare dressing by combining mayonnaise, mustard, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, salt & pepper in a blender & process until smooth. With blender running on low speed, slowly pour olive oil in a steady stream just until fully incorporated. Place dressing in refrigerator until ready to use.
- Cook pasta according to directions on package. Drain & then rinse the pasta under cold water until pasta is no longer warm. Drain thoroughly. Place pasta in a LARGE bowl. Sprinkle the pasta with the Italian seasoning. Toss.
- To the bowl of pasta, add torn lettuce, croutons & parmesan cheese. Drizzle with prepared caesar dressing & toss lightly with salad tongs. Serve immediately.