Description
A delicious blend of classic Caesar salad and hearty pasta, perfect for summer picnics and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup 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
- Optional: croutons for topping
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil water with salt, add rotini, and cook for 7-9 minutes until al dente.
- Prepare the dressing: If using homemade, whisk garlic, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and olive oil in a bowl.
- Chop the chicken and veggies: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, rinse and chop lettuce, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Drain the pasta: Once cooked, rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Combine the ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta, chicken, romaine, tomatoes, and Parmesan. Add Caesar dressing and toss gently.
- Season to taste: Add salt and pepper, and toss again.
- Serve it up: Let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving with croutons if desired.
Notes
This salad holds well in the fridge for 2-3 days. Keep croutons separate until serving to maintain crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chicken Caesar, Pasta Salad, Summer Recipe, Picnic Recipe, Easy Salad