Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad (Print Version)
Tender chicken, pasta, crisp romaine, and Caesar dressing tossed for a fresh, hearty salad.
# Ingredients:
→ Proteins
01 -
2 cups cooked chicken, diced
→ Pasta
02 -
225 g rotini or fusilli pasta
→ Vegetables
03 -
4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
04 -
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
→ Dairy
05 -
50 g Parmesan cheese, grated
→ Condiments
06 -
120 ml Caesar dressing
→ Spices
07 -
Salt, to taste
08 -
Black pepper, to taste
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and rinse under cold running water to halt cooking and cool.
02 -
In a spacious mixing bowl, add the cooled pasta, diced chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and grated Parmesan cheese.
03 -
Pour the Caesar dressing evenly over the salad components and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
04 -
Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed. Serve immediately for best texture.
# Additional Notes:
01 -
For added crunch, sprinkle with croutons just before serving.
02 -
Grilled shrimp can be substituted for chicken for a seafood variation.
03 -
Pairs well with a crisp white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc.