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Caesar Pasta Salad with Avocado

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.

Prep Time
18 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 as a side salad
Calories: 420 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

For the Caesar Salad:
  • 1 large romaine lettuce (or 2 small heads)
  • 1/2 lb fusilli pasta cooked al dente according to package instructions
  • 1 medium avocado peeled, pitted and diced
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese to taste
  • 1/4 cup caesar dressing or added to taste
  • 1/2 cup croutons
Optional add-ins:
  • Sliced Grilled chicken or Shrimp

Instructions

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  1. Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Rinse in cold water and set aside to drain.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 Information

Calories 420kcal (21%) Carbs 51g Protein 11g (22%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 308mg (13%) Potassium 475mg (14%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1045IU (21%) Vitamin C 10.4mg (12%) Calcium 101mg (10%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4as a side salad

Amount Per Serving

Calories 420

% Daily Value*

Calories 420kcal 21%
Carbs 51g
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 308mg 13%
Potassium 475mg 10%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1045IU 21%
Vitamin C 10.4mg 12%
Calcium 101mg 10%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.