Description
Whip up a delicious Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad in just 20 minutes! This vibrant dish marries the classic flavors of Caesar salad with hearty pasta, making it a perfect choice for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz uncooked rotini or penne pasta
- 2 hearts of Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise (for dressing)
- 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, anchovy paste, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped romaine, and shredded chicken.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately topped with croutons and extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg