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Pasta & Avocado Caesar Salad

May 17, 2019 By Lilly

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Adding pasta to any salad pretty much makes it a meal. It’s a cheap and easy way to make it go much further! It’s also really filling and delicious. Even my kids gobble it up, which is NOT an easy task any time the word “salad” is used. Essentially, you could do this with just about any salad and you’ve got a simple vegetarian and healthy meal everyone will love.

This yummy pasta salad is also an excellent idea for BBQ’s, potlucks, parties, or family gatherings. It feeds quite a crowd! Plus, the pasta can be made and chilled the day before so it only takes a few minutes to throw together.

Great for Meatless Mondays! Even your picky eaters will love it.

Easy pasta salad idea! Pasta and Avocado Caesar Salad Recipe -- A quick and easy vegetarian dinner idea for meatless Monday and busy weeknight meals! So simple to make in less than 10 minutes.

If you buy the bagged pre-cut and washed lettuce and store-bought caesar dressing, this recipe is a breeze! The hardest part is cooking the pasta which only takes about 10 minutes, but it can be made ahead the day before if you’re really short on time or just like to do your all of your meal prep on Sundays to free up your week.

Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe Ingredients

Be sure to toss with a good quality caesar dressing. It makes all the difference! I like the LiteHouse brand.

Easy Pasta and Avocado Caesar Salad Recipe - A quick and easy vegetarian dinner recipe for your family!

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Pasta & Avocado Caesar Salad (Easy Vegetarian Dinner Recipe)

Add a little pasta and avocado to a classic caesar salad, and you've got a filling and easy dinner recipe for your family! This simple recipe is perfect for meatless Mondays and busy weeknight meals. It's a breeze to throw together!
Course: Salad
Keyword: avocado, easy dinner, healthy, pasta, salad, vegetarian
Servings: 8
Author: Lilly

Ingredients

  • 1 bag chopped romain lettuce
  • 1/2 lb fusilli pasta (cooked)
  • 1/2 cup caesar salad dressing (or more)
  • 1 avocado (chopped)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • croutons (optional)

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
  • Toss everything together in a large bowl with a generous amount of caesar dressing (top with croutons just before serving).
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Add grilled chicken or any other protein if you'd like.
  • Cook and chill the pasta the day before if you're trying to save time.

Pasta and Avocado Caesar Salad Recipe - Quick and easy vegetarian and healthy family dinner recipe. Perfect for meatless Monday!

Don’t forget to pin and save this easy meal for later! 🙂

Looking for vegetarian dinner recipes for your family? This pasta and avocado caesar salad is super yummy, healthy and filling! It's also really quick and easy to make on busy weeknights. Great for meatless monday! Even my kids love it. Once the pasta is cooked and chilled, this salad takes less than 5 minutes to throw together. I just use a good quality store-bought caesar dressing to make it quick and simple. If you're on the hunt for vegetarian meal ideas, add this to your dinner calendar.

Easy potluck recipe for a crowd! This quick pasta caesar salad recipe is always a hit. It's so simple, you can toss it together in no time, and it's the perfect party food on a budget. If you are looking for easy potluck ideas, this is it! The Lazy Dish #thelazydish #potluck #partyfood #pastasaladQuick and easy potluck recipe for a crowd! This pasta caesar salad is always a hit. It's so simple, you can toss it together in no time, and it's the perfect party food on a budget. If you are looking for easy potluck ideas, this is it! The Lazy Dish #thelazydish Quick and easy potluck recipe for a crowd! This pasta caesar salad is always a hit. It's so simple, you can toss it together in no time, and it's the perfect party food on a budget. If you are looking for easy potluck ideas, this is it! The Lazy Dish #thelazydish #potluck #partyfood #pastasalad
Looking for quick and easy pasta salad recipes for a crowd? This simple recipe is basically taking a caesar salad and adding avocado and pasta! The combination is absolutely incredible. It's a fabulous healthy cold side dish for summer bbqs, parties and potlucks, or family gatherings at home. You can also add chicken to make it a complete meal or even weeknight dinner. It's creamy, easy and delish! Made with your favorite store-bought caesar dressing so that you can throw it together in no time!

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