This homemade Caesar Pasta Salad is the perfect summertime salad and will surely be a potluck favorite. Crisp lettuce, mozzarella pearls, and pasta come together in this salad, making it perfect as a side or main dish. Serve it with your favorite store-bought or homemade Caesar salad dressing, and you’re in for a treat. Ready in 30 minutes. Make it with me!

What You’ll Need to Make Caesar Pasta Salad

• 1 pound of pasta of choice- I used fusilli
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup mozzarella pearls
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves torn
• 2 cups Caesar Salad dressing of choice (homemade or store-bought)

How To Make Caesar Pasta Salad

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the pasta to al dente, according to package directions. Drain.
2. Toss the hot pasta with one lemon juice and allow it to cool down.
3. Mix in the lettuce, tomatoes, cheeses, fresh basil, dressing, and toss to combine.

I prefer this salad served chilled. Please place it in the fridge for an hour before serving. If making a day in advance, leave the romaine until just before serving, and you may need to add extra dressing as well.

Optional Add-ins

Optional add-ins include croutons, bacon, chicken, steak, shrimp, salmon, or other protein.

This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It pairs well with any cooked proteins on the side or mixed in the dish to make it more of a meal.

Feel free to get creative with this dish and add any of your favorite Caesar salad elements!

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Other Pasta Salads to Try

• Classic Pasta Salad
• Sweet Pineapple Pasta Salad
• Creamy Bow Tie Pasta Salad
• Lemon Tarragon Pasta Salad
• Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad
• Orzo Salad
• Hawaiian Macaroni Salad