This Caesar Pasta Salad is scrumptious and makes for an easy weeknight family meal. It has all the creamy goodness of a classic caesar salad, but more exciting with pasta and avocado.
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Servings: 4as a side salad
Calories: 420
Prep Time: 18 minutesmins
Cook Time: 12 minutesmins
Total Time: 30 minutesmins
Ingredients
For the Caesar Salad:
1large romaine lettuce, (or 2 small heads)
1/2lbfusilli pasta, cooked al dente according to package instructions
Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Rinse in cold water and set aside to drain.
Rinse, chop and spin the romaine lettuce dry using a salad spinner. If you don't have a salad spinner, pat dry with a clean towel. The dressing will coat the salad much better if the lettuce isn't wet. Transfer lettuce to a large mixing bowl. Toss in the pasta, diced avocado, and halved tomatoes.
Add the Caesar Dressing to really boost the flavor of this salad. Toss to evenly coat the lettuce. Add the dressing to taste. Sprinkle with parmesan and croutons.
Nutrition Facts
Caesar Pasta Salad with Avocado
Amount per Serving
Calories
420
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
11
mg
4
%
Sodium
308
mg
13
%
Potassium
475
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
51
g
17
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
1045
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
10.4
mg
13
%
Calcium
101
mg
10
%
Iron
1.5
mg
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.