Caesar’s Pasta Salad

Credit:  foodnetwork.com

Total: 30 min
Active 15 min

Yields: 6-8 servings

Ingredients:

Croutons:
3 cups 1/3-inch-diced day-old bread
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Dressing:
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 cup reduced-fat buttermilk
1/4 cup reduced-fat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled

Salad:
2 hearts of romaine lettuce, cut into 1/3-inch pieces
2 ears of corn, kernels removed
8 ounces tricolored fusilli, cooked and cooled

Directions:
For the croutons: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

On a small rimmed baking sheet, toss the cubed bread with the olive oil, Parmesan and salt. Bake until golden brown and crispy, about 15 minutes.

For the dressing: Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the Parmesan, buttermilk, yogurt, olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic. Set aside to let the flavors marry for 5 minutes.

For the salad: Remove the cloves of garlic from the dressing and discard. To the bowl of dressing, add the lettuce, corn, pasta and croutons. Toss well to coat.

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