Description
A delightful Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad recipe that combines the classic flavors of a Caesar salad with the heartiness of pasta, creating a satisfying and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Pasta:
8 ounces rotini or penne pasta,
Chicken:
2 cups cooked chicken breast diced or shredded,
Salad:
1 head romaine lettuce chopped, 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved, 1/2 cup croutons, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese,
Dressing:
1/3 cup Caesar dressing, salt and black pepper to taste, lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, croutons, and Parmesan cheese.
- Add dressing: Pour in the Caesar dressing and toss until everything is coated.
- Season and serve: Season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill. Garnish with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use grilled chicken breast.
- This salad can be made ahead, but add the lettuce and croutons just before serving to keep them crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Salad
- Method: No-Cook (after pasta)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
