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Caesar Pasta Salad with Avocado

Creamy Caesar Pasta Salad with Avocado for a Refreshing Twist

A delightful Caesar Pasta Salad with Avocado, combining creamy dressing, fresh veggies, and satisfying textures.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Rotini or Penne Pasta Cook until al dente.
For the Fresh Veggies
  • 4 cups Chopped Romaine Lettuce Provides crunch.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved for brightness.
  • 1 Ripe Avocado Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Thinly sliced for a zesty kick.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Creamy base.
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Use freshly grated.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice Brightens the dressing.
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard Adds tang.
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce Enhances flavor.
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic For aromatic flavor.
  • to taste Salt Adjust as necessary.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust as necessary.
  • as needed tbsp Water To thin dressing.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Croutons For extra crunch.

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the rotini or penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Prepare the Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, grated parmesan cheese, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Chop the Fresh Ingredients: While the pasta cools, chop the romaine lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. Pit, peel, and dice the avocado.
  4. Combine the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled pasta to the chopped romaine, tomatoes, red onion, and dressed avocado. Fold gently.
  5. Dress the Salad: Pour the creamy dressing over the combined ingredients and mix gently until evenly coated.
  6. Chill Before Serving: Cover with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Chill in the refrigerator for about 20-30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Rinse pasta to stop cooking and prevent mushiness. Add avocado just before serving to keep it fresh.

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