Description
Experience the perfect blend of creamy Caesar and fresh Caprese in this vibrant Caprese Caesar Pasta Salad. With tender rotini pasta, ripe cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a rich dressing, this dish is a showstopper for potlucks, barbecues, or casual family dinners. Quick to prepare and pleasing to the palate, it’s an effortless way to impress your guests while enjoying a burst of summer flavors any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together Caesar dressing and olive oil.
- Add cherry tomatoes and basil to the dressing; mix well.
- Fold in the cooled pasta and grated Parmesan until evenly coated.
- Serve in a bowl, garnished with toasted pine nuts and an extra drizzle of olive oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg