Description
A delightful blend of flavors and textures, this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad combines tender chicken, crisp romaine, and creamy dressing, making it perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 grams rotini pasta (about 8 ounces)
- 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- If not already grilled, season chicken breasts and grill until fully cooked, then slice.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, sliced chicken, romaine lettuce, and cherry tomatoes.
- Pour Caesar dressing over the mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and croutons, tossing lightly to combine.
- Season with black pepper to taste and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta.
- For a vegetarian version, swap chicken for chickpeas or tofu.
- Consider marinating chicken in Caesar dressing before grilling for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, Salad Recipe, Summer Salad, Quick Dinner