10 mins
15 mins
Serves 6

Pasta Caesar Salad


Perfect for entertaining, this summer salad has all the comforting flavours of a Caesar salad with satisfying pasta all in one.
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pkg (350 g) Italpasta Scoobi Do
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) drained capers, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) olive oil
  • 4 tsp (20 mL) Dijon mustard
  • 4 tsp (20 mL) soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper
  • 1 cup (250 mL) grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped, about 4 cups/1 L
  • 1 cup (250 mL) toasted diced cubes sourdough or rustic Italian bread, 1/2-inch/1 cm cubes

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and refresh under cold running water; drain well.
  • In large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, capers, oil, Dijon, soy sauce, garlic, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup (125 mL) Parmesan. Add pasta. Toss with dressing until well coated.
  • Just before serving, toss in romaine, bread cubes and remaining Parmesan.
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Tips

Add shredded rotisserie chicken, chopped cooked bacon or grilled shrimp to salad if desired.
For meal-prepped lunches in to-go jars, divide dressing evenly among six 2-cup (500 mL) mason jars. Layer in pasta mixture, romaine, bread cubes and Parmesan. Seal jar with lid. Store in refrigerator for 1 to 2 days. Shake before eating.

Nutritional Analysis

Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 14gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 1050mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g