Description
Whip up a delightful Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad in just 20 minutes! This refreshing dish combines classic Caesar flavors with pasta for a fun, satisfying meal perfect for summer gatherings, quick lunches, or as a side at barbecues. Featuring homemade dressing and your choice of proteins, this salad is not only delicious but also incredibly versatile. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins to make it truly your own. With its vibrant flavors and appealing presentation, this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is sure to impress guests of all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz uncooked pasta (rotini or penne)
- 2 hearts of Romaine lettuce
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- Shredded rotisserie chicken or chopped chicken breasts
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy paste, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente (about 10 minutes). Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
- Chop Romaine into bite-sized pieces and add to the pasta along with the shredded chicken.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well coated. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg