Caesar Butterflies Recipe
- 1/3 c. Red-wine vinegar
- 2 tsp Dijon-style mustard
- 1 x Clove of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 pch Sugar
- Coarse salt, to taste
- 1/2 c. Extra virgin olive oil
- Freshly grnd black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 lb Farfalle, cooked al dente
- 8 c. Mixed salad greens, cleaned and dry
- 2 c. Peeled, quartered and cubed cucumbers
- 1 c. Coarsely minced walnuts
- 2 ounce Fresh Parmesan cheese
Directions
- The tangy flavor of a Caesar salad is yours in this main dish, a light pasta salad which will tantalize even the most sophisticated palates.
- Place cooked pasta in a large bowl and toss with 3 Tbsp. dressing.
- Before serving, add in salad greens, cucumbers and walnuts. Toss with 4 Tbsp. dressing, or possibly more if you like. (Save remainder for another use.)
- Season with salt and pepper, then toss again.
- With a vegetable peeler, shave thin slices of Parmesan atop salad or possibly grate coarsely. Serve immediately.
- Serves 8.
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