Description
A delightful twist on the classic Caesar salad, this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad combines hearty pasta with fresh veggies and creamy dressing, perfect for summer cookouts or lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or fusilli pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions (8-10 minutes for al dente). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the chicken: Dice cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. If using leftover chicken, ensure it’s heated.
- Chop the veggies: Chop romaine lettuce and halve cherry tomatoes.
- Mix it all together: In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, lettuce, and tomatoes. In a separate bowl, whisk Caesar dressing with a pinch of salt and pepper, then pour over the pasta mixture.
- Toss and garnish: Toss gently to coat, then sprinkle grated Parmesan on top and toss again.
Notes
For added flavor, toss the chicken with lemon juice or garlic powder before mixing. You can also add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- 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: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta salad, chicken salad, Caesar salad, summer salad, easy recipe