Description
Whip up a delightful Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad that’s both quick and satisfying! This dish marries classic Caesar salad flavors with hearty pasta and tender chicken, making it an ideal choice for lunches, dinners, or potlucks. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this recipe features a homemade dressing that enhances the taste and freshness. It’s customizable to suit your preferences, ensuring everyone at the table will find something they enjoy. Perfect for meal prep, this salad stores beautifully in the fridge, ready to be enjoyed throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. uncooked rotini or penne pasta
- 2 hearts of Romaine lettuce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- Shredded rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken breasts
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, minced garlic, anchovy paste, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente (about 10 minutes). Drain and place in a large serving bowl.
- Combine: Chop Romaine into bite-sized pieces and add to the pasta along with shredded chicken. Pour in the dressing and toss well.
- Serve: Optionally top with croutons and garnish with parsley. Enjoy immediately or chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing/Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg