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Caeser Pasta Salad
- RECIPE MAKES: 1 portion
- PREP TIME: 5 minutes
- COOK TIME: 15 minutes
Method
Step 1
Add the Mevalia Penne to a pan of boiling water and cook for 5-7 minutes. Once the pasta is cooked, drain and rinse in cold water.
Step 2
Place the pasta, cheese, red peppers and olives into a bowl and combine. Drizzle the dressing over and toss to coat. Finish with the parsley. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Step 3
To make the croutons simply cut any of the Mevalia breads into small cubes, toss with olive oil, salt and pepper and bake in the oven 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4 for 8–10 minutes.
Step 4
To serve, combine lettuce leaves, Caesar salad and croutons.
Hints and tips
Croutons are great for topping salads and soups. Make in advance and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Ingredients
- 80g Mevalia LP Penne
- 35g Violife cheese block, diced
- ½ medium red pepper, diced
- 12 pitted olives, sliced
- 60ml reduced fat Caeser dressing
- chopped fresh parsely
- 25g Mevalia LP Bread
- 15ml olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1 small Cos or Baby Gem lettuce
