Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
This chicken Caesar pasta salad is smothered in a creamy dressing that's perfect for lunch or as a side dish.
Servings: 8
Equipment
- Pot Large
Ingredients
- 8 Ounces rotini pasta
- 2 Cups chicken cooked, shredded
- 2 Cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 2 Cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 Cups croutons
- 1 Cup parmesan cheese shaved or shredded
- ½ Cup Caesar dressing
- 1 Tablespoon Greek seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare rotini pasta according to the package directions for al dente doneness. (Cook, drain and cool).
- In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, chicken, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, 1 cup of the croutons, ¼ cup dressing and Greek seasoning. Stir until well combined.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and add the remaining croutons and Caesar dressing on top.
Notes
Don't overcook the pasta: Al dente doneness is best for pasta when making a pasta salad. Cook it according to package directions and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Drain well before mixing.
Keep the croutons crisp: Stir in half the croutons and dressing. The croutons in the salad will get a bit soft, so keep some dry, crunchy ones for the top.
Balance the flavors: If the ingredients taste a little too rich, add some freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Season the chicken: Taste it before adding it to the Caesar salad. It should be well seasoned, so add a little salt and pepper if needed.
Keep the croutons crisp: Stir in half the croutons and dressing. The croutons in the salad will get a bit soft, so keep some dry, crunchy ones for the top.
Balance the flavors: If the ingredients taste a little too rich, add some freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Season the chicken: Taste it before adding it to the Caesar salad. It should be well seasoned, so add a little salt and pepper if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 447mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1327IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 1mg
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