Main dishes

Layered Caesar, Shrimp & Pasta Salad

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Caesar dressing combined with mayo and fresh garlic is the secret to the big, crowd-pleasing flavor in this smart 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 shell macaroni, cooked, drained and 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, macaroni 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.

Substitute

Substitute KRAFT Lite Ranch Dressing for the Caesar dressing.

Make Ahead

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