Pasta Romaine Salad Recipe

Name: Pasta Romaine Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 heads romaine lettuce; 1/2lb roniti pasta; 1/2 pint grape or cherry tomatoes; 3 tbls pine nuts; 1 ripe (not overripe) avacado; 1 lemon; 1 cup seasoned croutons; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup Ranch Salad Dressing; Salt & Pepper

Servings: persons

1
The day before, boil rotini to al dente. Rinse well and put into an airtight container into the refridgerator.
2
Wash the romaine lettuce and dry well. A salad spinner works great. Chop lettuce. Keep cold while preparing everything else to avoid wilting.
3
Wash and halve the tomatoes and set aside.
4
Toast the pine nuts and set aside to cool.
5
Peel and cube avacado and drizzle with the juice of the lemon to prevent oxidation, about a tablespoon should do it.
6
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and toss with Ranch Dressing and Salt & Pepper to taste. Great serve in a chilled salad bowl.
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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 heads romaine lettuce, 1/2lb roniti pasta, 1/2 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, 3 tbls pine nuts, and more.

Yes, Pasta Romaine Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pasta Romaine Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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