Name: Creamy Caesar Pasta Salad with Avocado
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 12 oz rotini pasta; 2 cups romaine lettuce (chopped); 2 avocados (diced); 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (shaved); 1 cup croutons; 0.5 cup mayonnaise; 0.25 cup sour cream; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

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Pasta salad is one of those timeless dishes that everyone loves, but when you combine it with the bold, tangy, umami-rich flavor of Caesar dressing and the buttery creaminess of ripe avocado, something magical happens. Creamy Caesar Pasta Salad with Avocado is the perfect fusion of comfort food and crisp freshness — the kind of dish that instantly becomes the star of any meal, potluck, picnic, barbecue, or weekday lunch.

This recipe elevates classic Caesar salad by adding tender pasta, smooth avocado, fresh romaine, and a creamy homemade (or store-bought!) dressing that clings perfectly to every bite. The result is a salad that tastes rich and indulgent but still feels fresh and balanced. And the best part? It takes minimal prep, uses everyday ingredients, and holds up beautifully in the fridge.

Whether you’re feeding your family, meal-prepping for the week, or looking for the perfect side dish for chicken, steak, seafood, or sandwiches, this creamy Caesar pasta salad is a guaranteed hit.

Why You’ll Love This Pasta Salad

✓ Creamy, tangy, and refreshing

The Caesar dressing coats every noodle, while fresh romaine and avocado bring a cool contrast.

✓ Easy to customize

Add chicken, bacon, cherry tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs — anything!

✓ Perfect for potlucks and cookouts

A crowd-pleasing cold side dish that never disappoints.

✓ Ready in under 30 minutes

Simple prep and quick assembly.

✓ The dressing is next-level

Homemade Caesar dressing brings restaurant-style flavor.

Ingredients

For the Salad

12 oz rotini pasta
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
2 ripe avocados, diced
½ cup shaved Parmesan
1 cup croutons
Fresh cracked black pepper (optional)

For the Creamy Caesar Dressing

½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp black pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan

Instructions

Make the Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon, Worcestershire, pepper, and Parmesan.
Refrigerate to allow flavors to blend.

Cook the Pasta

Cook rotini according to package directions until al dente.
Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.

Assemble the Salad

In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, chopped romaine, diced avocado, and shaved Parmesan.
Pour Caesar dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Add croutons right before serving to maintain crunch.
Finish with cracked black pepper.