Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Shrimp Caesar Pasta Salad that combines the flavors of a classic Caesar salad with pasta and shrimp, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup croutons
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the shrimp over medium heat until pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shrimp, romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, and Parmesan cheese.
- Toss gently to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with croutons before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add additional toppings like cherry tomatoes or avocado.
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just add croutons before serving to keep them crunchy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg