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Caesar Pasta Salad

Caesar Pasta Salad

If you like Caesar salad this is a home run pasta salad
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Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 6 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 medium size cucumber seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup Caesar croutons

For The Dressing

  • 1 2- ounce can oil-packed anchovy fillets partially drained
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Salad Dressing:
  • Blend all ingredients in a food processor
  • Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste.

Salad

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain water and set aside to cool
  • In a large bowl, toss together cooked penne pasta, cucumber, green onion, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and croutons.
  • Drizzle with Caesar salad dressing and toss to coat.

Notes

You can add chopped chicken to this salad for a Main Dish Salad