Description
Enjoy the flavors of a classic Caesar salad combined with pasta in this delightful Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad. It’s a perfect dish for a quick lunch or a light dinner, offering a satisfying blend of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces rotini or penne pasta
Chicken:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (chopped or shredded)
Salad:
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup croutons
- salt and pepper to taste
- lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chicken, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
- Add Dressing: Add Caesar dressing and toss until everything is well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Final Touches: Just before serving, mix in the croutons for crunch. Serve chilled or at room temperature with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Use grilled, rotisserie, or leftover chicken.
- Swap in kale or spinach for a twist.
- Light Caesar dressing can be used for a lower-calorie version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook (after pasta is prepared)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
