Description
This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad recipe is a delightful twist on the classic Caesar salad, incorporating pasta for a hearty and satisfying dish. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this salad is packed with flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini or penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (diced or shredded)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup croutons
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Pasta:
Chicken:
Vegetables:
Dressing:
Cheese:
Croutons:
Additional:
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, cherry tomatoes, and romaine lettuce. Drizzle with olive oil and Caesar dressing, then toss until evenly coated.
- Add Finishing Touches: Mix in Parmesan cheese. Just before serving, top with croutons for crunch. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Grilled chicken adds extra flavor to the salad.
- You can use store-bought rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- For a lighter version, consider using Greek yogurt-based Caesar dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
