Caesar Pasta Salad Cups
Caesar Pasta Salad Cups are an irresistible blend of creamy Caesar dressing, al dente pasta, and crunchy romaine lettuce, all served in fun, bite-sized tortilla cups. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or casual weeknight dinners, these delightful treats are sure to impress your guests and tickle your taste buds. With simple ingredients and an easy preparation process, you’ll be crowned the ‘Queen of Appetizers’ in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked pasta (rotini or penne)
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 small tortilla shells (for cups)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut tortillas into circles and press them into a muffin tin.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a bowl, mix cooked pasta, romaine, tomatoes, Parmesan, and Caesar dressing until combined.
- Fill each tortilla cup with the pasta salad mixture and add optional toppings like extra Parmesan or croutons.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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