Description
Caesar Pasta Salad Cups offer a delicious and portable twist on the classic Caesar salad. Each bite features creamy dressing, tender pasta, crisp romaine, and crunchy croutons, all neatly packed into bite-sized cups. Perfect for parties or a casual lunch, these salad cups are easy to make, customizable, and sure to impress your guests with their vibrant flavors and appealing presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rotini pasta
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons (preferably garlic-flavored)
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (basil or parsley)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta and chopped romaine lettuce; pour in the Caesar dressing and mix until well-coated.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and croutons. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Using small muffin tins or plastic cups, scoop portions of the salad mixture into each cup, packing it tightly.
- Top each cup with halved cherry tomatoes and chopped fresh herbs for garnish.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Cold Preparation
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad cup (100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg