Description
A delicious and easy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad that blends the classic flavors of Caesar salad with hearty pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Croutons (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the Chicken: Dice or shred your cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop the Veggies: Dice romaine lettuce and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Combine in the Bowl: In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, diced chicken, chopped romaine, and halved tomatoes.
- Add Dressing and Cheese: Drizzle Caesar dressing and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the salad and toss gently.
- Final Touches and Serve: Top with croutons if desired and serve immediately, or refrigerate to let flavors mingle.
Notes
This salad is versatile and can be made ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chicken Caesar Salad, Pasta Salad, Easy Salad Recipe, Quick Dinner