Caesar Pasta Salad
A cold pasta salad with crisp romaine, browned sausage, cucumber, Parmesan, and crunchy croutons, tossed in a creamy homemade Caesar dressing. A satisfying summer meal in one bowl.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 bowl shredded lettuce about two small romaine lettuce heads
- 1 1/2 cups pasta boiled, fusilli recommended
- 1 small cucumber sliced into quarters
- 4 sausages of choice chicken or vegan, sliced and browned
- 3 to 4 tbsp shredded Parmesan
- Toasted croutons crushed, for the crunch on top
For the Caesar Dressing
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 4 to 5 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Parmesan, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
- Boil the pasta until al dente, drain, and let cool slightly. Shred the lettuce and slice the cucumber into quarters. Slice the sausages and brown in a pan over medium high heat until cooked through. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, pasta, cucumber, and browned sausage. Pour in the dressing, starting with about half and adding more to taste. Add the shredded Parmesan and crushed croutons, then toss until well combined.
- Finish with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan and crushed croutons on top. Serve immediately.