Healthy Caesar Pasta Salad
This Healthy Caesar Pasta Salad has all the creamy comfort of a classic Caesar and pasta all in one, but is made healthier with a homemade Greek yogurt-based dressing!
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 3 cups penne pasta
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup croutons (optional)
For the Healthy Caesar Dressing
- 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (or coconut aminos)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 clove garlic minced (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the penne. Cook according to package directions. Drain.
- Chop or tear romaine lettuce into bite sized pieces. Place in a large bowl with the cherry tomatoes. Add the drained penne.
- To make the dressing, whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a bowl until well combined. When you are ready to serve, drizzle as much dressing as desired over the romaine and penne, toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle with croutons if desired.
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Nutrition
Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 9gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 99mgPotassium: 360mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 6935IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 2mg
The nutritional information provided is based on third-party calculations and is an estimate only. Accurate nutritional facts will vary based on the particular brands used, portion sizes, measurement accuracy and more.
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