Caesar Pasta Salad

Name: Caesar Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 30 g Lemon juice; 15 g Dijon mustard; 5 g Anchovy paste; 5 g Garlic clove; 80 g Extra virgin olive oil; 240 g Bow tie pasta; 120 g Romaine lettuce; 60 g Parmigiano-reggiano cheese; 40 g Crouton; 3 g Salt; 1 g Pepper

Caesar Pasta Salad · ready in 20 min · 4 servings · 420 kcal per serving · easy · 11 ingredients

A bright and savory pasta salad inspired by classic Caesar flavors, combining tender bow tie pasta with crisp romaine, nutty Parmesan, crunchy croutons, and a rich lemony dressing.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 420
Difficulty: easy

Italian American Main dishes Salads Side dishes Quick (30 min or less)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

30 gLemon juice
15 gDijon mustard
5 gAnchovy paste
5 gGarlic clove
80 gExtra virgin olive oil
240 gBow tie pasta
120 gRomaine lettuce
60 gParmigiano-reggiano cheese
40 gCrouton
3 gSalt
1 gPepper

Equipment

mixing bowl, salad tongs, serving platter, serving spoon, whisk

Instructions

Mix dressing
Gather a large bowl and whisk, then whisk lemon juice, Dijon mustard, anchovy paste, minced garlic clove, and extra virgin olive oil until smooth. · 2 min
What to look for: smooth and emulsified
Add salad items
Add cooked and cooled bow tie pasta, chopped romaine lettuce, grated Parmigiano-reggiano cheese, and croutons to the bowl. · 2 min
What to look for: Ingredients evenly distributed
Toss salad
Toss everything gently until the pasta and lettuce are evenly coated with the dressing. · 1 min
What to look for: evenly coated and glossy
Season salad
Season the salad with salt and pepper, tossing briefly to distribute the seasoning evenly. · 1 min
What to look for: Even speckling of seasoning
Serve salad
Serve the Caesar pasta salad immediately, dividing it evenly among plates or bowls. · 1 min
What to look for: Fresh and glossy appearance

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	420
Protein	13 g
Carbohydrates	52 g
of which sugars	3 g
Fat	18 g
of which saturated	5 g
Fibre	4 g
Sodium	720 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: gluten, fish, milk, mustard

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 2 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Lemon juice

lime juice: Adds a slightly sharper citrus note

Dijon mustard

whole grain mustard: Adds texture and milder heat

Anchovy paste

soy sauce: Adds umami but changes classic flavor

Garlic clove

garlic powder: Mix well to avoid clumping

Extra virgin olive oil

avocado oil: Neutral flavor and high smoke point

Bow tie pasta

whole wheat pasta: Increase cooking time slightly