Bring summer to the table with a fresh and flavourful Caesar pasta salad, combining crisp lettuce, tender pasta, creamy dressing and savoury toppings for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal!

Dressing

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tbsp White wine vinegar

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1-2 cloves garlic grated

1/2 cup grated parmesan

Salt and black pepper

Pasta Salad

2 cups torn ciabatta

1 clove garlic, sliced or grated

2 tablespoons olive oil

450g short cut pasta

1 head romaine lettuce, shredded

2 cups cherry tomatoes halved

1 cup cubed cheddar cheese

8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Fresh basil leaves torn

Prepare          

To make the dressing. Combine all ingredients in a glass jar and whisk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Preheat the oven to 220° C. Toss together the ciabatta, garlic, and a pinch of salt with the olive oil. Bake for 10-12 minutes until toasted.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the pasta to al dente, according to package directions. Drain.

In a large bowl, toss the hot pasta with the dressing and cheese cubes. Mix in the lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, and croutons, tossing to combine. Garnish with basil leaves.