Best Spinach And Caesar Pasta Salad Recipes

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CHICKEN CAESAR PASTA SALAD



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Whip up a 2-minute meal in-a-bowl with a refreshing recipe for Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad starring DIY dressing.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
8 oz. uncooked pasta, such as rotini or penne
2 hearts of Romaine
Shredded rotisserie chicken or chopped chicken breasts
Croutons (optional)
Parmesan cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire, mayonnaise, minced garlic and anchovy paste until well combined. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon pepper then set the dressing aside while you make the salad.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and transfer it to a large serving bowl.
  • Cut the Romaine hearts into 1-inch pieces then add them and your protein of choice to the bowl with the pasta.
  • Add the prepared dressing and toss to combine. Add the croutons (optional) and garnish with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Sodium 231 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPINACH PASTA SALAD



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Tangy, garlicky, peppery pasta salad stays fresh for days making it perfect for lunches throughout the week or for an easy make-ahead dinner.

Provided by Mary Younkin

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces bowtie pasta
1/2 very small red onion (thinly sliced and cut into 1-inch pieces, about 1/4 cup)
3 large cloves garlic (minced)
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cups baby spinach
2 cups grape tomatoes (halved)
grated fresh Parmesan (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil along with 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain, but do not rinse the pasta.
  • While the pasta is cooking, place the onions and garlic in a large mixing bowl. Add the olive oil and vinegar to cover the onions. When the pasta has been drained, add it to the mixing bowl and toss well. Add the tomatoes and spinach.
  • Toss everything together to mix well and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Taste the salad and add more salt and pepper, as needed. Sprinkle with Parmesan, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 306 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CAESAR'S PASTA SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups 1/3-inch-diced day-old bread
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 cup reduced-fat buttermilk
1/4 cup reduced-fat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
2 hearts of romaine lettuce, cut into 1/3-inch pieces
2 ears of corn, kernels removed
8 ounces tricolored fusilli, cooked and cooled

Steps:

  • For the croutons: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • On a small rimmed baking sheet, toss the cubed bread with the olive oil, Parmesan and salt. Bake until golden brown and crispy, about 15 minutes.
  • For the dressing: Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the Parmesan, buttermilk, yogurt, olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic. Set aside to let the flavors marry for 5 minutes.
  • For the salad: Remove the cloves of garlic from the dressing and discard. To the bowl of dressing, add the lettuce, corn, pasta and croutons. Toss well to coat.

SPINACH AND CAESAR PASTA SALAD



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Prize-Winning Recipe 2009! Here's a delicious dinner salad you can have ready to serve in less than 30 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® Caesar pasta salad mix
1 package (12 oz) turkey bacon, cooked and cut into small pieces
1 container (10 oz) washed fresh baby spinach leaves
1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms
5 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  • In large bowl, gently toss together pasta, bacon, spinach, mushrooms and eggs. In small bowl, stir together Seasoning and Crouton Blend, sugar, ketchup, vinegar, oil and water. Just before serving, gently toss salad ingredients with seasoning mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1040 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

SPINACH PASTA SALAD



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A unique salad, packed with iron! Your kids will eat spinach, as long as you don't tell them it's spinach. Popeye would have loved this!

Provided by Kim Fusich

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Spinach Pasta Salad

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) package farfalle pasta
10 ounces baby spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size piece
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese with basil and tomato
1 red onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta, spinach, cheese, red onion and olives.
  • Whisk together the salad dressing, garlic, lemon juice, garlic salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss. Refrigerate for 2 hours and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1167.1 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

CREAMY CAESAR SPINACH PASTA SALAD



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Nice tasting, easy to make pasta salad perfect for potluck dinners. Very flexible - you can add green onions, red onions, olives, croutons, or meats (salami, pepperoni, chicken) to dress it up. Add/reduce spinach to make it more of a salad or more of a pasta dish.

Provided by David Harris

Categories     Penne

Time 20m

Yield 12 , 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 ounces penne pasta
5 cups Baby Spinach
16 ounces creamy caesar salad dressing
6 ounces parmesan cheese, grated
3 roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 bell pepper, diced
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook penne pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse in cool water.
  • Meanwhile, dice tomatoes and bell pepper, and slice spinach into ribbons.
  • Mix all ingredients together, only using half the caesar dressing. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Before serving, add more caesar dressing until desired consistency is reached.
  • Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.4, Fat 26.8, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 27.2, Sodium 686.1, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 1.8, Protein 9.7

SPINACH TORTELLINI SALAD



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Easy Spinach Tortellini Salad, loaded with with fresh herbs, tomatoes, mozzarella, and olives, and tossed in a simple homemade Italian dressing. Perfect for a little party, or serve it as a side next to chicken or fish. Leftovers will make a great lunch the next day!

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound fresh tortelloni pasta,
2 cups baby spinach ((packed))
1 cup cherry tomatoes ((halved))
1 cup fresh parsley ((chopped) )
1 cup fresh basil ((chopped) )
1 cup baby mozzarella balls
1/2 cup sundried tomatoes in oil ((chopped, drained) )
1/2 cup olives ((sliced, any kind you like))
2 cloves garlic ((minced))
1 lemon ((juice of))
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the tortellini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions (about 5 to 7 minutes). Drain and rinse in cold water.
  • Transfer the pasta to a large bowl. Add the rest of the salad ingredients and toss gently.
  • In a small bowl, combine the garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, and herbs. Add a big pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Whisk to combine.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss to combine.
  • For best flavor, allow the salad to rest for 30 minutes or so for the flavors to meld before serving. Transfer to a platter and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.8 kcal, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Cholesterol 44.7 mg, Sodium 828.5 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 3.2 g, UnsaturatedFat 6.1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEST EVER SPINACH CAESAR SALAD



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Make and share this Best Ever Spinach Caesar Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Lally

Categories     High Protein

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large egg
3 anchovy fillets, rinsed
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, 1 minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
10 ounces parmesan cheese, 3 ounces finely grated and 7 ounces coarsely shredded
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 baguette, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (4 cups, * Ace wholewheat is good)
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 lb Baby Spinach (8 cups)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the egg and cook for 5 minutes, until soft-boiled. Remove the egg with slotted spoon and crack it into a blender, using a small spoon to scoop out all of the egg yolk and white. Add the anchovies, lemon juice, whole garlic clove and mustard and blend until smooth. With your machine on, add 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a thin stream. Add two thirds of the finely grated Parmesan and season with salt and pepper.
  • 2. In a large bowl, toss the baguette cubes with the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the remaining finely grated Parmesan along with the paprika and minced garlic and toss to coat. Spread the bread cubes on a rimmed baking sheet and toast for about 8 minutes, until crisp and golden, watching carefully. Let cool slightly.
  • 3. In the same large bowl, toss the spinach with the dressing, croutons and the shredded Parmesan; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to salad plates. Enjoy!
  • * Add a little extra oil, if dressing is too thick for you.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.8, Fat 36.2, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 78.5, Sodium 1096.3, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1, Protein 24.4

TORTELLINI CAESAR SALAD



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This salad was served at a dear friend's baby shower by a health-conscious friend, who suggested the dressing be prepared with low-fat or fat-free ingredients. Either way, the creamy dressing has plenty of garlic flavor and coats the pasta, romaine and croutons nicely. -Tammy Steenbock, Sembach Air Base, Germany

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups torn romaine
1 cup seasoned salad croutons
Halved cherry tomatoes, optional

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, milk, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and garlic. , Drain tortellini and rinse in cold water; transfer to a large bowl. Add romaine and remaining Parmesan. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Top with croutons and tomatoes if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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