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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Satisfying Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad for Quick Meals

Enjoy this quick and satisfying Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad that marries classic Caesar flavors with hearty pasta. Perfect for busy meals!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces rotini pasta gluten-free pasta can be used
  • 2 cups cooked chicken use rotisserie or grilled chicken; chickpeas for vegetarian
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce can substitute with spinach or arugula
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes optional for sweetness and color
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese for richer flavor
  • 1 cup croutons for added crunch
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley or basil optional for garnish
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Caesar dressing homemade preferred, but store-bought works

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil salted water in a large pot, then add rotini pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Dice cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop romaine lettuce. Combine in a large mixing bowl with cherry tomatoes if using.
  3. Add cooled pasta to the bowl with chicken and romaine; gently fold ingredients together.
  4. Drizzle Caesar dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
  5. Mix in grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Top with croutons and garnish with parsley or basil if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for better crunch and flavor. Adjust dressing to your preferred creaminess. Store components separately until serving for freshness.

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