Description
Whip up a delightful Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad in just 20 minutes! This refreshing meal-in-a-bowl combines tender pasta, crisp Romaine, and savory chicken, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for lunches, picnics, or light dinners, this versatile dish is sure to please at casual gatherings or family dinners. With its customizable ingredients and bold flavors, it’s an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz uncooked rotini or penne pasta
- 2 hearts of Romaine lettuce
- Shredded rotisserie chicken or chopped chicken breasts
- Homemade dressing (Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, minced garlic, anchovy paste, Parmesan cheese)
- Optional: Croutons and fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and anchovy paste. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and season with pepper.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente (about 10 minutes). Drain using a colander.
- Assemble: Cut Romaine into 1-inch pieces and mix with cooked pasta and chicken in a large serving bowl.
- Toss: Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss until combined. Top with croutons if desired.
- Serve: Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg