Layered Caesar, Shrimp & Pasta Salad

Layered Caesar, Shrimp & Pasta Salad recipe

photo by:kraft

Caesar dressing combined with mayo and fresh garlic is the secret to the big crowd-pleasing flavor in this layered pasta salad.

time

prep:

30 min

total:

2 hr

servings

total:

6 servings, 2 cups each

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What You Need

1/4

cup KRAFT Lite Creamy Caesar Dressing

1/4

cup KRAFT Mayo with Olive Oil Reduced Fat Mayonnaise

clove garlic, minced

pkg. (6 oz.) torn mixed salad greens, divided

cups medium pasta shells, cooked, cooled

large tomato, coarsely chopped

3/4

cup seasoned croutons

hard-cooked eggs, sliced

1/2

lb. frozen cooked cleaned medium shrimp, thawed

1/4

cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Make It

MIX dressing, mayo and garlic.

LAYER half the salad greens, pasta and tomatoes in 3-qt. bowl. Cover with layers of remaining greens, croutons, eggs, shrimp and cheese. Refrigerate dressing mixture and salad 1 hour.

ADD dressing mixture to salad just before serving; mix lightly.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

How to Make Your Own Croutons

Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil and 1 tsp. minced garlic in medium skillet on medium heat. Stir in 1 cup French bread cubes; cook 3 to 4 min. or until crisp and golden brown, stirring frequently. Cool completely.

Make Ahead

Salad and dressing mixture can be refrigerated up to 4 hours before tossing salad with dressing mixture just before serving.

Special Extra

Season salad with cracked black pepper.

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donw4953

posted:5/12/2013

I thought this was an interesting recipe the minute I saw it. I decided to make a few tweet though. I separated the salad into two parts: greens and warm items. I added fresh herbs to the greens including fennel, basil, and chervil. I used golden tomatoes for pop. I added chicken with the shrimp and pasta. After cooling, I added the pasta, chicken, and shrimp to the greens with homemade croutons. Delicious.

Sunchazer

posted:4/19/2013

just something with an elegant touch!

lizabraaten

posted:6/28/2012

Easy and a great summer meal!!!

JanetK21

posted:8/30/2011

Took this to a b-day party and it was an overwhelming success.

donnaz02

posted:8/18/2011

This was an awesome looking salad and everyone raved bout it. It was very simple to put together and you have all food groups in the salad. Makes a great salad for picnics and gatherings. I will definitely use it again and everyone wanted the recipe. Thanks for a great salad.

a cook

posted:8/9/2011

I do not like tomatos but I like it.Not every one likes tomatos.

purpleone57

posted:8/9/2011

Very tasty ! I made mine with oven roasted tomatoes. This is going to be popular for family get togethers !

lala2131008

posted:8/9/2011

OMG,,, wonderful summer dinner all by itself. An elegant side dish also with a barbecue. Love it.

kaysy1

posted:7/25/2010

omg this was great. i sort of tossed everything but dressing, shrimp, cheese and croutons before hand. definately a keeper.