Description
Caesar Pasta Salad Cups deliver a fun twist on the classic Caesar salad, blending tender pasta, crisp romaine lettuce, and creamy dressing into delicious edible cups. Perfect for summer get-togethers or casual meals, these delightful bites are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Easy to make and customizable, they bring vibrant flavors and charm to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 12 edible cups (tortilla or phyllo)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool.
- In a bowl, mix Caesar dressing with grated parmesan until well combined.
- Add chopped romaine and halved cherry tomatoes; toss gently to coat.
- Fold cooled pasta into the mixture until evenly coated.
- Fill edible cups with the pasta salad mixture, pressing slightly to pack.
- Arrange on a platter and serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg