Apples and Celery Pasta Salad with Light Caesar Dressing

• Produce

  • 3 Celery stalks
  • 1 Gala apples
  • 1 Garlic clove
  • 1 Lemon, Juice of

• Condiments

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard

• Pasta & Grains

  • 2 cups Penne pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt and fresh ground pepper

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/2 cup Walnuts

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 cup White cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup Yogurt, nonfat plain

• Liquids

  • 1 tbsp Water

• Other

  • 4 cups Fresh sweet baby lattuce blend (you can also use about 2 to 3 romaine hearts, chopped

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
• 1 to 2 Gala Apples, washed and cut into cubes (leave the skins on)
• 3 celery stalks, thinly sliced
• lemon juice of 1 whole lemon
• 4 cups fresh sweet baby lattuce blend (you can also use about 2 to 3 romaine hearts, chopped)
• 1/2-cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
• 1/2-cup NonFat Plain Yogurt (I use Dannon)
• 1-1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tablespoon water (add 1 more tablespoon for a thinner consistency)
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

Directions

• Cook pasta according to the directions on the box.
• Drain pasta and let stand under cold running water until completely cooled. Set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, combine chopped apples and celery; add lemon juice and toss to combine. Set aside.
• Arrange lettuce on a large serving plate or a large salad bowl.
• If wet, pat dry the penne pasta and add it to the salad.
• Top with apple-mixture, walnuts and cheese. Set aside.
• Prepare the dressing by combining all ingredients in a blender.
• Blend until creamy and smooth.
• Drizzle over salad.
• Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
• Serve.

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