Caesar Crunch Pasta Salad

top view of Caesar Pasta Salad next to a box of NOW Rotini

Servings

Caesar isn’t just for salads anymore! This crunchy, creamy Caesar Crunch Pasta Salad takes the flavor you love and turns it into a full-on meal. Developed with our friends at VegNews, it features gluten-free Living NOW^® Multigrain and Cauliflower Rotini, a punchy vegan Caesar dressing, and crispy sourdough croutons for the ultimate forkful of texture and taste. It’s just right for a wholesome lunch or quick weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

1 package Cauliflower and Multigrain Rotini Pasta, Organic

1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Organic

2 cups gluten-free sourdough bread pieces, torn into small pieces

5 cups cups chopped romaine lettuce

1 tablespoon freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley

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For the Caesar dressing:

⅓ cup vegan mayonnaise

1 tablespoon organic extra virgin olive oil

2 ½ teaspoons lemon juice

½ teaspoon chopped capers, plus ½ teaspoon caper brine juice

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard

1 garlic clove, minced

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

½ teaspoon Maple Syrup, Organic Grade A Amber Color

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add rotini and cook 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until al dente. Strain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
In a skillet over medium-low heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add sourdough bread pieces and cook, stirring frequently, until golden and crisp (about 5 minutes). Set aside.
For the dressing, in a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Whisk to combine, and set aside.
Into a large serving bowl, add romaine lettuce, rotini, dressing, croutons, and parsley. Toss to combine and serve.