Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad (Print Version)
Tender chicken, pasta, crisp romaine, and Caesar dressing tossed for a fresh, hearty salad.
# What You’ll Need:
→ 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
# How to Make It:
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 Tips::
01 -
- Uses ingredients you likely have on hand like pasta chicken and lettuce
- Quick to assemble making it great for lunches or impromptu dinners
- Hearty enough for a main course yet feels light and fresh
- Naturally gluten free with gluten free pasta for those who need it
02 -
- Makes a filling meal thanks to balanced protein and carbs
- Tastes just as good with leftover turkey or rotisserie chicken
- Easy to double for a crowd
03 -
- Cook the pasta just until al dente and rinse immediately to avoid gumminess
- Grate your own Parmesan for the boldest cheese flavor
- Do not overdress Toss well and add more dressing only if needed