Description
Caesar Pasta Salad Cups are a fun, portable twist on the classic Caesar salad, perfect for picnics or quick lunches. These vibrant cups feature crunchy romaine, tender pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy Caesar dressing, all perfectly portioned for easy enjoyment. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you’ll create a crowd-pleasing dish that bursts with flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup croutons
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and let cool.
- While the pasta cooks, chop the romaine lettuce and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, croutons, and Parmesan cheese.
- Drizzle with Caesar dressing and sprinkle with black pepper. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Portion into small cups or bowls and garnish with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg