Description
Smoked Beef Caesar Pasta Salad is a vibrant, crowd‑pleasing dish that blends al dente pasta with smoky beef, crisp romaine, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a rich Caesar dressing, finished with grated Parmesan and a hint of fresh parsley. Ideal for quick weeknight meals or casual gatherings, this salad offers a satisfying mix of creamy, tangy, and savory flavors while delivering a balanced protein boost and satisfying carbs in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup cooked smoked beef
- chopped
- 1 cup romaine lettuce
- chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl combine pasta, smoked beef, romaine lettuce, and cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle with Caesar dressing and toss gently.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast smoked beef cubes briefly before adding. Adjust dressing amount to taste
- start with half and add more if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Boiling, mixing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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