Description
Whip up a delightful Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad in just 20 minutes, perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or your next potluck! This refreshing dish combines the classic flavors of a Caesar salad with hearty pasta and tender chicken, all tossed in a homemade creamy dressing. With fresh Romaine lettuce adding crunch and flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone. Its versatility allows for easy customization—mix in your favorite veggies or swap proteins to suit your taste. Whether served family-style or packed into meal prep containers, this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is both satisfying and nourishing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz uncooked rotini pasta
- 2 hearts of Romaine lettuce
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: Croutons for topping
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, anchovy paste, minced garlic, and Parmesan until smooth.
- Chop Romaine into bite-sized pieces and add it to the bowl along with the cooked pasta and chicken; toss gently until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg