A creamy, tasty pasta salad that tastes just like a Caesar salad. Bring this pasta salad to a picnic, a potluck, or use it as a side dish with your favorite grilled meats. It's a hit with everyone because it has all the good things about a Caesar salad plus pasta.
Ingredients: 8 oz penne pasta. 1/2 cup Caesar dressing. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1/2 cup chopped romaine lettuce. 1/4 cup croutons. 1/4 cup sliced black olives. 1/4 cup diced red onion. Salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions: Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let it cool. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, Caesar dressing, and grated Parmesan cheese. Toss to coat the pasta evenly. Add the cherry tomatoes, romaine lettuce, croutons, black olives, and diced red onion to the pasta mixture. Toss gently to combine. Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. Be cautious with the salt as the Caesar dressing and Parmesan cheese are already salty. Refrigerate the creamy Caesar pasta salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and croutons if desired.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
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